Commission Purpose
The Claims Commission adjudicates claims involving tax recovery, state employee workers' compensation, and alleged negligence by state officials or agencies (e.g., negligent care, custody, or control of persons, personal property, or animals; professional malpractice; negligent operation or maintenance of a motor vehicle; and dangerous conditions on state-maintained highways or state controlled real property).
These claims are payable from the Risk Management Fund. Damages are limited to $300,000 per claimant and $1,000,000 per occurrence. In addition, the commission awards compensation to victims of crime through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. The Treasury Department's Division of Claims Administration is responsible for paying all claims.
Statutes and Rules
The statues that authorize the Claims Commission and specify its role with respect to the claims process and the Criminal Injury Compensation Fund include:
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Authorizing legislation for the Claims Commission:
Tennessee Code Annotated sections 9-8-301 through 9-8-310 - Filing claims against the State:
Tennessee Code Annotated sections 9-8-402 through 9-8-404 - Criminal Injury Compensation Fund:
Tennessee Code Annotated sections 29-13-101 through 29-13-411
The Claims Commission follows the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedures and the Tennessee Rules of Evidence. In addition, you may obtain a copy of our local rules by clicking here.
