Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-8-304: Electroconvulsive therapy - When authorized for child in state custody

If a child is in state custody and a convulsive therapy may be necessary for the child as determined under § 33-8-302 , the therapy shall not be performed unless the commissioner of children's services obtains authority under §§ 33-8-305 - 33-8-313. A child in state custody may not be provided convulsive therapy under § 33-8-309 .