29-13-301 - Definitions.

29-13-301. Definitions.

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “Commission” means the Tennessee claims commission created pursuant to § 9-8-301;

     (2)  “Criminal injuries compensation award” means the compensation awarded pursuant to part 1 of this chapter;

     (3)  “Division” means the division of claims administration created pursuant to § 9-8-401;

     (4)  “Guardian ad litem” means a responsible adult appointed by the juvenile court to protect the rights and interests of the minor;

     (5)  “Juvenile court” means the court having juvenile court jurisdiction in the county where the minor resides; and

     (6)  “Minor” means any person who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age and who has not been otherwise emancipated.

[Acts 1993, ch. 494, § 1; 1994, ch. 808, § 1.]