This chapter shall not apply to:

(1) Any person applying for benefits who:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-58-110

  • 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
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
(A) Lacks the mental capacity to commit perjury under oath; and
(B) Has not been judicially appointed a guardian or conservator;
(2) Legal services provided by a district public defender, court-appointed counsel, or other counsel for indigent services;
(3) Prenatal care administered by the department of health; or
(4) The special supplemental food program for women, infants and children administered by the department of health.