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Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-167: Removal from abusive parent or other party

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  1. TN Code
  2. Title 37
  3. Chapter 1

If a child has suffered either sexual abuse or aggravated child abuse at the hands of a parent, legal guardian or caregiver, that child shall not be placed back in the care of the abusive party unless the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that a threat to the child's safety no longer exists.

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