TCA 39-15-103
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This statute allows a person convicted of nonsupport in juvenile court to appeal the conviction to the Court of Appeals, though an appeal does not automatically stop the sentence unless the court allows it and the person posts a security bond.
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(a) An appeal from any final order or decree of the juvenile court pursuant to this part may be perfected to the court of appeals; provided, that any order of actual imprisonment except for contempt may be perfected as are appeals from any other criminal conviction pursuant to § 40-4-112. (b) No appeal shall operate as a stay of execution, unless the person receives the court’s permission, gives the security provided in § 39-15-102(b)(2) and, when necessary, executes an appearance bond.
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TCA Section39-15-103