Tennessee § 34-3-106 Rights of respondent

Tennessee Statutes

§ 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) .

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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) .

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Legislative History

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.