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

(1) “Department” means the department of children’s services;
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 37-2-502

  • Department: means the department of children's services. See Tennessee Code 37-2-502
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Sanctuary: means a house, institution or other organization providing housing or accommodations to runaways as set forth in this part. See Tennessee Code 37-2-502
(2) “Runaway” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age who is away from the home or residence of such person’s parents or guardians without such parents’ or guardians’ consent. “Runaway” does not include persons under eighteen (18) years of age who lawfully reside with a close relative or those attending educational institutions, or those placed by court order, on a contractual agreement with a parent or guardian;
(3) “Runaway house” means any house or institution giving sanctuary or housing to any person under eighteen (18) years of age, who is away from the home or residence of such person’s parents or guardians without such parents’ or guardians’ consent; and
(4) “Sanctuary” means a house, institution or other organization providing housing or accommodations to runaways as set forth in this part.
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