Frequently Asked Questions
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Juvenile Court
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-Delinquent, unruly, truancy, runaway, and traffic offenses -Petitions to establish paternity, visitation, custody, and child support between unmarried parents -Dependency and Neglect: Circumstances under which a child may be in eminent risk of substantial harm and needs the protection of the Court.Juvenile Court
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Juvenile Court
Central Intake issues all delinquent and unruly juvenile petitions. Juvenile Judicial Commissioners are in the office Monday-Friday 24 hours a day, with limited exceptions. On-call staff is available on weekends and holidays. Assistance with some pro se civil petitions is available Monday-Friday from 8 am-3 pm
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Contact Juvenile Services at 790-5812Juvenile Court
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You have the right to a court appointed attorney if: 1. You are a juvenile charged with a delinquent offense. 2. You are the respondent in a petition for dependent and neglect. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, you may qualify for a court appointed attorney. Contact Juvenile Services for the appropriate forms to request an attorney.Juvenile Court
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If you are a juvenile charged with an unruly or delinquent petition, you must appear with a parent or guardian and anything related to the case. If you are the parent/respondent in a petition you may bring anything related to the case. If needed, you have the right to have witnesses subpoenaed to testify on behalf of your case.Juvenile Court
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Business casual attire is recommended. No shorts, tank tops, camisoles, or clothing with inappropriate logos.Juvenile Court
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Juvenile Court
Contact Juvenile Services at 790-5812 and request to speak to the Youth Service’s Officer or Diversion Specialist assigned to your case. Copies of court orders may be obtained from the Juvenile Court Clerk, 790-5814.
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No, juveniles are considered to be in custody, not under arrest, if they are handcuffed and transported to detention. (TCA 37-1-113)Juvenile Court
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No, a juvenile is found to be a delinquent or unruly child in need of treatment or rehabilitation (TCA 37-1-102)Juvenile Court
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Juvenile Court
When an Order of Denial is issued, you cannot get your license back or obtain a license until you have completed an approved program as provided by the law of the State of Tennessee and have provided proof of completion and have filed a Motion for an Order of Withdrawal.