If an evaluation under § 37-1-128(d) shows that a child may be subject to commitment to the temporary legal custody of the department, the juvenile court may direct any person it determines to be suitable for the purpose to file a complaint under § 37-1-175.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 1 - Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
§ 37-1-108. Commencement of Proceedings
§ 37-1-116. Place of Detention — Escape or Attempted Escape — Shelter Care
§ 37-1-119. Petition — Who May Make
§ 37-1-121. Service of Process
§ 37-1-131. Delinquent Child — Disposition — Restitution
§ 37-1-132. Unruly Child — Disposition
§ 37-1-135. Mentally Ill or Developmentally Disabled Child — Disposition
§ 37-1-143. Out-of-State Custody and Supervision
§ 37-1-145. Out-of-State Probation Officers — Powers
§ 37-1-151. Parents' Liability for Support
§ 37-1-165. Contracts Among Counties to Pool Juvenile Justice Supplements
§ 37-1-167. Removal From Abusive Parent or Other Party
§ 37-1-175. Temporary Legal Custody for Children With Mental Illnesses
§ 37-1-176. Providing Care, Training or Treatment in Least Drastic Alternative Way
§ 37-1-177. Person Filing for Commitment
§ 37-1-180. Rights of Child in Hearing to Review Custody