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TN Code § 34-6-307 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 3 - Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child Act|§ 34-6-307. Contravening Decision by Parent

 The decision of a caregiver to consent to or to refuse medical, dental, or mental health care for a minor child shall be superseded by any contravening decision of the parent having legal custody of the minor child; provided, however, that the decision of the parent does not jeopardize the life, health, or safety of the minor child. If at any time the parent or legal guardian disagrees with the decision of the caregiver or chooses to make any healthcare decisions for the minor child, then the parent must revoke the power of attorney for care of a minor child and provide the health care provider written documentation of the revocation.
TN Code § 34-6-308 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 3 - Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child Act|§ 34-6-308. Liability for Reliance on Power of Attorney

 No person, school official, or health care provider who acts in good faith reliance on a power of attorney for care of a minor child to enroll the child in school or to provide medical, dental, or mental health care, without actual knowledge of facts contrary to those authorized, is subject to criminal liability or to civil liability to any person, or is subject to professional disciplinary action, for that reliance. This section shall apply even if medical, dental, or mental health care is provided to a minor child or the child is enrolled in a school in contravention of the wishes of the parent with legal custody of the minor child, as long as the person, school official, or health care provider has been provided a copy of an appropriately executed power of attorney for care of a minor child, and has not been provided written documentation that the parent has revoked the power of attorney for care of a minor child.
TN Code § 34-6-309 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 3 - Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child Act|§ 34-6-309. Residence Change

 If the minor child ceases to reside with the caregiver, then the caregiver shall notify any person, school, or health care provider that has been provided the power of attorney for care of a minor child.
TN Code § 34-6-310 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 3 - Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child Act|§ 34-6-310. No Obligation to Inquire or Investigate

 A person who relies on the power of attorney for care of a minor child has no obligation to make any further inquiry or investigation. Nothing in this part shall relieve any individual from liability for violations of other provisions of law.
TN Code § 34-6-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children|§ 34-6-401. Part Definitions

 As used in this part:   “Health care” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 11, part 18;   “Health care decisions” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;   “Health care institution” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;   “Health care provider” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act;   “In loco parentis” means “in the place of a parent” and refers to the legal responsibility taken by a person or organization to assume some of the functions and responsibilities of a parent or legal guardian; and   “Reasonably available” has the same meaning as defined in § 68-11-1802 of the Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act.
TN Code § 34-6-402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children|§ 34-6-402. Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minors — From Whom Obtained — Persons Standing in Loco Parentis — Affidavit

   Health care decisions for an unemancipated minor child may be obtained from persons with authority to consent, including the appointed guardian or legal custodian, or the individual to whom the minor's custodial parent or legal guardian has given a signed authorization to make health care decisions through a military power of attorney or a limited power of attorney for the care of such minor child.    When an individual listed in subdivision (a)(1) is not reasonably available, the following persons may stand in loco parentis for purposes of making health care decisions for an unemancipated minor in order of priority:   Noncustodial parent;   Grandparent;   Adult sibling;   Stepparent; or   Another adult family member.     The treating health care provider, an employee of the treating health care provider, an operator or employee of a health care institution, and an employee of an operator of a health care institution shall not stand in loco parentis.   A person standing in loco parentis shall sign an in loco parentis affidavit under penalty of perjury stating that the person has taken responsibility for the health care of the minor child.   The affidavit shall expire sixty (60) days from the date of execution, and may be extended an additional sixty (60) days.       The decision of a person standing in loco parentis to make health care decisions for an unemancipated minor shall be superseded by a prior or subsequent, timely given, contravening decision of the minor's custodial parent, legal custodian, or legal guardian.
TN Code § 34-6-403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children|§ 34-6-403. Scope of Power of Person Standing in Loco Parentis to Make Health Care Decisions — Limitations

   The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian may, but is not required to, convey in loco parentis standing to another adult if there is no order of any court in effect from any jurisdiction, including an order of protection, custody order, or parenting plan, that would prohibit the parent, legal guardian, legal custodian or the person acting in loco parentis from exercising that power. A person shall not stand in loco parentis or make health care decisions for an unemancipated minor if there is an order by any court in effect from any jurisdiction that would prohibit the person from doing so, including an order of protection, custody order, or parenting plan, or in the circumstances described in § 33-3-111.   A person standing in loco parentis may make health care decisions for a person who is an unemancipated minor to undergo or receive health care which are not prohibited by law and which are under the supervision of and suggested, recommended, prescribed, or directed by a health care provider licensed to practice in this state.   A person standing in loco parentis may also exercise existing parental rights to obtain medical records and information.     Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, a person standing in loco parentis may not consent on behalf of an unemancipated minor to:  Withholding or withdrawing life sustaining procedures;   Abortion;   Sterilization;   Psychosurgery;   Admission to a mental health facility for a period longer than the durational limits permitted in § 33-3-606; or   Mental health treatment for a minor sixteen (16) years of age or older, pursuant to § 33-8-202.
TN Code § 34-6-404 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children|§ 34-6-404. Effect of in Loco Parentis Standing

 In loco parentis standing:   Does not affect the rights and responsibilities of an unemancipated minor's parents or legal guardian or legal custodian regarding the care, custody, and control of the minor;   Does not affect the rights of an unemancipated minor to make health care decisions in accordance with existing law; and   Does not grant legal custody of the minor or authority to consent to the marriage or adoption of the minor.
TN Code § 34-6-405 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children|§ 34-6-405. Immunity From Liability for Person Standing in Loco Parentis

 Except for acts of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a person standing in loco parentis who makes health care decisions for an unemancipated minor shall not be liable for damages arising from providing consent to such health care.
TN Code § 34-6-406 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 6 - Power of Attorney|Part 4 - Health Care Decisions for Unemancipated Minor Children|§ 34-6-406. Immunity From Liability for Health Care Providers Relying on Authorization Affidavit — Authorization Affidavit Does Not Confer Dependency

  A health care provider who has no actual knowledge of facts contrary to those stated in an authorization affidavit and who relies on a written instrument that is consistent with the requirements of this part and provides health care to an unemancipated minor shall not incur civil liability, criminal culpability, or professional disciplinary action for treating an unemancipated minor without legal consent if a reasonable health care provider would have relied on the written instrument under the same or similar circumstances. Nothing in this part requires a physician, dentist, mental health professional, or other health care provider to rely on a written instrument or to accept health care decisions from a person standing in loco parentis.   An authorization affidavit does not confer dependency for health care coverage or insurance purposes.
TN Code § 34-8-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-8-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.”
TN Code § 34-8-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-8-102. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms shall have the same meaning as those defined in § 34-1-101.
TN Code § 34-8-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-8-103. International Application of Chapter

 A court of this state may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this chapter.
TN Code § 34-8-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-8-104. Communication Between Courts

  A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred.   Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record.
TN Code § 34-8-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-8-105. Cooperation Between Courts

  In a conservatorship or guardianship or protective proceeding in this state, a court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following:  Hold an evidentiary hearing;   Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to procedures of that state;   Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the respondent;   Order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in a proceeding;   Forward to the court of this state a certified copy of the transcript or other record of a hearing under subdivision (a)(1) or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise produced under subdivision (a)(2), and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance with an order under subdivision (a)(3) or (a)(4);   Issue any order necessary to assure the appearance in the proceeding of a person whose presence is necessary for the court to make a determination, including the respondent or the incapacitated or protected person;   Issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal, or other relevant information in that state, including protected health information as defined in 45 CFR 164.504, as amended.     If a court of another state in which a guardianship or protective proceeding is pending requests assistance of the kind provided in subsection (a), a court of this state has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable efforts to comply with the request.
TN Code § 34-8-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 34-8-106. Taking Testimony in Another State

  In a conservatorship or guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken.   In a conservatorship or guardianship or protective proceeding, a court in this state may permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means. A court of this state shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.   Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this state by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule.
TN Code § 34-8-201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 34-8-201. Part Definitions — Significant Connection Factors

  In this part:  “Emergency” means a circumstance that likely will result in substantial harm to a respondent's health, safety, or welfare, and for which the appointment of a conservator or guardian is necessary because no other person has authority and is willing to act on the respondent's behalf;   “Home state” means the state in which the respondent was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six (6) consecutive months immediately before the filing of a petition for a protective order or the appointment of a guardian; or if none, the state in which the respondent was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six (6) consecutive months ending within the six (6) months prior to the filing of the petition; and   “Significant-connection state” means a state, other than the home state, with which a respondent has a significant connection other than mere physical presence and in which substantial evidence concerning the respondent is available.     In determining under §§ 34-8-203 and 34-8-301(e) whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state, the court shall consider:  The location of the respondent's family and other persons required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding;   The length of time the respondent at any time was physically present in the state and the duration of any absence;   The location of the respondent's property; and   The extent to which the respondent has ties to the state such as voting registration, state or local tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver's license, social relationship, and receipt of services.
TN Code § 34-8-202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 34-8-202. Exclusive Basis

 It is the intent of this part to supplement any provisions of the Tennessee Adult Protection Act (the Act), compiled in title 71, chapter 6, part 1, to provide a basis for determining jurisdiction between this state and other states or foreign countries in any cases involving the protection of an adult by the courts of different states or countries. Notwithstanding the appointment of a guardian or conservator under this part, or under this title or any other provision of law, nothing in this title shall supersede the provisions of the Act, providing for the protection of vulnerable adults in need of protective services as defined in the Act, the authority of the department of human services under the Act to investigate cases of an adult who may be in need of protective services and to provide such services, or the jurisdiction of the court under the Act to order the provision of protective services or the establishment of a temporary guardian appointed by the court to secure and disburse the adult's property to fund such services. The court's orders under the Act shall supersede and suspend any orders entered under this title or any other law that addresses the protection, custody, including emergency temporary custody, of the adult or the disposition of property necessary to fund protective services for the adult under the Act; provided, however, that the ultimate determination of the jurisdiction of this state or another state or foreign country to enter orders for the adult's personal protection and financial welfare shall be determined under the jurisdictional provisions of this part.
TN Code § 34-8-203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 34-8-203. Jurisdiction

 A court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a conservator or guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if:   This state is the respondent's home state;   On the date the petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state and:  The respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent's home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this state is a more appropriate forum; or   The respondent has a home state, a petition for an appointment or order is not pending in a court of that state or another significant-connection state, and, before the court makes the appointment or issues the order:   A petition for an appointment or order is not filed in the respondent's home state;   An objection to the court's jurisdiction is not filed by a person required to be notified of the proceeding; and   The court in this state concludes that it is an appropriate forum under the factors set forth in § 34-8-206;       This state does not have jurisdiction under either subdivision (1) or (2), the respondent's home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction because this state is the more appropriate forum, and jurisdiction in this state is consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States; or   The requirements for special jurisdiction under § 34-8-204 are met.
TN Code § 34-8-204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 34-8-204. Special Jurisdiction

  A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under § 34-8-203(1)-(3) has special jurisdiction to do any of the following:  Appoint a conservator or guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days for a respondent who is physically present in this state;   Issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located in this state; and   Appoint a conservator or guardian for a respondent for whom a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued under procedures similar to § 34-8-301.     If a petition for the appointment of a conservator or guardian in an emergency is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, the court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment.
TN Code § 34-8-205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 34-8-205. Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction

 Except as otherwise provided in §§ 34-8-202 and 34-8-204, a court that has appointed a conservator or guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.
TN Code § 34-8-206 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 34 - Guardianship|Chapter 8 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Part 2 - Jurisdiction|§ 34-8-206. Appropriate Forum

  A court of this state having jurisdiction under § 34-8-203 to appoint a conservator or guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.   If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction under subsection (a), it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The court may impose any condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state.   In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including:  Any expressed preference of the respondent;   Whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the respondent has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the respondent from the abuse, neglect, or exploitation;   The length of time the respondent was physically present in or was a legal resident of this or another state;   The distance of the respondent from the court in each state;   The financial circumstances of the respondent's estate;   The nature and location of the evidence;   The ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence;   The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding; and   If an appointment were made, the court's ability to monitor the conduct of the guardian or conservator.