If a child is in state custody and a convulsive therapy may be necessary for the child as determined under § 33-8-302, the therapy shall not be performed unless the commissioner of children's services obtains authority under §§ 33-8-305 — 33-8-313. A child in state custody may not be provided convulsive therapy under § 33-8-309.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 8 - Special Provisions for Children
Part 3 - Special Medical Procedure Rules
§ 33-8-301. Electroconvulsive Therapy Upon Child Prohibited Except Under This Part
§ 33-8-302. Electroconvulsive Therapy — When Authorized for Child With Mania or Severe Depression
§ 33-8-303. Electroconvulsive Therapy — When Authorized for Child Over Fourteen (14) Years of Age
§ 33-8-304. Electroconvulsive Therapy — When Authorized for Child in State Custody
§ 33-8-306. Electroconvulsive Therapy — Commitment Proceedings Pending
§ 33-8-307. Electroconvulsive Therapy — Hearing in Juvenile Court
§ 33-8-308. Electroconvulsive Therapy Upon Child — Independent Psychiatric Evaluation Required
§ 33-8-314. Report on Use of Convulsive Therapies