Tenn. Code § 34-3-106

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 716

Section 34-3-106 - Rights of respondent

The respondent has the right to:

(1) On demand by respondent or the guardian ad litem, a hearing on the issue of disability;

(2) Present evidence, including testimony or other evidence from a physician, psychologist or senior psychological examiner of the respondent's choosing, and confront, as a cross-examiner, witnesses;

(3) Appeal the final decision on the petition with the assistance of an attorney ad litem or adversary counsel;

(4) Attend any hearing;

(5) Have an attorney ad litem appointed to advocate the interests of the respondent; and

(6) Request a protective order placing under seal the respondent's financial information and any health information not otherwise protected by § 34-3-105(f).

T.C.A. § 34-3-106

Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 305, s 4, eff. 5/4/2021.

Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 799, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.

Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 435, s 28, eff. 7/1/2013.

Acts 1992, ch. 794, § 46; 1996, ch. 1015, § 2; T.C.A. § 34-13-106.