Tennessee Code 37-1-306 – Court action upon receipt of petition

When the chancery or circuit court receives any petition applying for relief under this part, it shall forthwith:

(1) Make three (3) copies of the petition;

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Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
Juvenile court: means the general sessions court in all counties of this state, except in those counties and municipalities in which special juvenile courts are provided by law, and "judge" means judge of the juvenile court. See Tennessee Code 37-1-102
Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).

(2) Docket and file the original petition and its attachments;

(3) Mail one (1) copy of the petition to the attorney general and reporter;

(4) Mail or forward one (1) copy of the petition to the district attorney general of the district in which the petition was filed;

(5) Mail or forward one (1) copy of the petition to petitioner’s attorney; and

(6) Notify the juvenile court judge responsible for committing the petitioner.

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