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§ 29-13-304. Procedure for encroachment.

TN Code § 29-13-304 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) In order to obtain encroachment on the funds, a motion must be filed with the juvenile court by the custodian or other appropriate individuals.

(b) The motion shall state the minor's name, the amount of money being currently held in the clerk's office for the benefit of the minor, the particular need or expense for which disbursement is sought, and the amount sought.

(c) At the hearing, the custodian or other appropriate individual petitioning the court to encroach shall be placed under oath and shall testify as to the minor's need.

(d) In the event the court grants the motion, an order shall be filled out stating the date, the amount of the disbursement, and to whom the check or checks are to be made payable.

(e) In the event that the check is to be made payable to a health care provider or to the school or other appropriate person, the clerk's office shall be charged with the responsibility of obtaining the address of the health care provider, the school or other appropriate person or agency and forwarding the check directly to them.

(f) In the event the sum is made payable to the custodian or other appropriate individual, that person shall be responsible for making an accounting to the court thirty (30) days from the date of the hearing as to how the money was spent. In these situations, the court shall direct a probation officer to monitor the file and issue a show cause hearing in the event the custodian or other appropriate individual does not make the accounting to the court in the time prescribed by the court.

(g) In unusual circumstances, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to determine whether or not disbursing the funds is in the best interest of the minor.

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§ 29-13-304. Procedure for encroachment.