Tennessee Court Talk

Appointed Counsel Vol. 5: Juvenile Court Claims

May 10, 2024 Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts Season 1 Episode 5
Appointed Counsel Vol. 5: Juvenile Court Claims
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Tennessee Court Talk
Appointed Counsel Vol. 5: Juvenile Court Claims
May 10, 2024 Season 1 Episode 5
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts


Almost half of all claims that come into the AOC are related to Juvenile Court. In this episode, host Joe Byrd welcomes Stacy Lynch, Director of the Court Improvement Program, who has a lifetime of experience with Juvenile Courts. Here, Stacy and Joe give insight into how attorneys can navigate the system effectively, including discussion of Rule 13, Rule 40, and necessary information regarding guardian ad litems, CASA volunteers, Safe Baby Court, court findings of potential dependency and neglect, and more. This podcast is intended for attorneys.

Produced by David Stripling, Administrative Office of the Courts

Show Notes


Almost half of all claims that come into the AOC are related to Juvenile Court. In this episode, host Joe Byrd welcomes Stacy Lynch, Director of the Court Improvement Program, who has a lifetime of experience with Juvenile Courts. Here, Stacy and Joe give insight into how attorneys can navigate the system effectively, including discussion of Rule 13, Rule 40, and necessary information regarding guardian ad litems, CASA volunteers, Safe Baby Court, court findings of potential dependency and neglect, and more. This podcast is intended for attorneys.

Produced by David Stripling, Administrative Office of the Courts