Tennessee · 114
HB 1845
Children - As introduced, requires, in contested child custody, dependency and neglect, adoption, and guardianship proceedings in which the court has appointed a guardian ad litem, a court to order the child to be evaluated by a qualified expert unless the court determines an examination is unnecessary; requires the expert to submit a report containing certain information; specifies that the submitted report constitutes prima facie evidence of the child's condition and the factors relevant to the child's best interest; specifies various other requirements for the guardian ad litem's consideration of the report and the allocation of the examination costs. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1845 requires courts in contested child custody, dependency, neglect, adoption, and guardianship proceedings with a guardian ad litem to order a qualified expert evaluation of the child unless deemed unnecessary. The bill mandates that the expert submit a report serving as prima facie evidence regarding the child's condition and best interests, while also specifying requirements for the guardian ad litem's consideration of the report and the allocation of examination costs.
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Sponsors
- Ed Butler Republican lead