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TN Code § 41-1-125 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 41-1-125. Local Pre-Release Programs

  The commissioner is authorized to enter into agreements with local governmental entities for the transfer of appropriate department of correction inmates to confinement in a local facility to participate in local pre-release programs. Participation by any county in such a program is voluntary.   No inmate shall be considered for transfer under an agreement authorized by this section unless expiration of the inmate's sentence is anticipated to occur within one (1) year after the transfer, or unless the inmate has been recommended for release on parole by the board of parole.   No inmate shall be considered for transfer under an agreement authorized by this section unless the inmate is considered a nonviolent offender.   The transfer of a department of correction inmate to physical custody in a local facility under this section does not operate to reinvest the trial court with jurisdiction over the manner of the inmate's sentence service. An inmate transferred under this section will be removed from the program and returned to the physical custody of the department at the sole discretion of the department.
TN Code § 41-1-126 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 41-1-126. Validated Risk and Needs Assessment

  As used in this section, “validated risk and needs assessment” means a determination of a person's risk to reoffend and the needs that, when addressed, reduce the risk to reoffend through the use of an actuarial assessment tool that assesses the dynamic and static factors that drive criminal behavior.   The department of correction and community corrections agencies shall perform a validated risk and needs assessment on each felony offender under its supervision or custody upon receipt of the person and at least annually throughout the period of supervision or custody.   The validated risk and needs assessment shall be used by the department, community corrections agencies, the board of parole, and the courts in making decisions and recommendations on programming and treatment options and post-prison supervision conditions for those who have been incarcerated.   Portions of the validated risk and needs assessment shall be shared with community providers upon release, as deemed appropriate by the department, while respecting the privacy rights of the offender.
TN Code § 41-1-127 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 41-1-127. Survey Evaluating Employment Conditions and Factors Relating to Retention of Correction Officers — Annual Report

 In addition to other reports required by this part, the commissioner shall develop and administer a survey of each correction officer who resigns, is terminated, or is transitioned to a position other than correction officer for the purpose of evaluating employment conditions and factors that contribute to or impede the retention of correction officers. The commissioner shall submit an annual report to the governor and the chair of the state and local government committee of the senate and the chair of the state government committee of the house of representatives on or before December 1 on the results of the surveys in a manner that ensures the confidentiality of the name and other personally identifiable information of each correction officer.
TN Code § 41-1-201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 2 - Women's Penitentiary|§ 41-1-201. Female Unit Established

 The female unit of the state penitentiary shall be a separate institution apart from the administration of the main prison and shall remain a separate unit of the department of correction, but governed by the laws, not in conflict with this chapter, as were in force on July 1, 1965, governing the state penitentiary at Nashville, Brushy Mountain Penitentiary, Fort Pillow State Farm, and other penal institutions, reformatories, branches or facilities of the department.
TN Code § 41-1-202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 2 - Women's Penitentiary|§ 41-1-202. Appointment and Qualifications of Warden

  The warden of the female penitentiary of this state shall be subject to appointment or discharge by the commissioner of correction, upon approval of the governor.   The warden:  Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age;   Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution;   Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or   Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3).
TN Code § 41-1-203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 2 - Women's Penitentiary|§ 41-1-203. Authority and Powers

 The warden of the female institution mentioned in § 41-1-201 shall be endowed with the same authority, powers and provisions of the law as are now enjoyed by the warden of the state penitentiary.
TN Code § 41-1-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-401. Legislative Findings

  In order to maintain continuity relative to present and future correctional policy in Tennessee and to provide a framework to guide present and future correction administrations when making policy decisions, the general assembly finds that a statutorily determined policy regarding certain important correctional issues is essential.   The general assembly also encourages the department to initiate innovative programs, administrative policy and management techniques designed to operate the correctional system with maximum benefit at minimum cost and potential for violence as long as the policies and techniques are consistent with the framework of legislative intent established by this part.
TN Code § 41-1-402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-402. Labor of Inmates

 The intent of the general assembly regarding the labor of inmates within the correctional system is as follows:   All inmates within the correctional system, except those designated by a judge, warden or medical personnel as being either too dangerous to society or physically unable, shall be required to perform some type of work. The general policy that all inmates be required to work should not be construed to apply to those inmates housed temporarily in classification centers;   Where possible, the labor should be directed toward projects such as the manufacture or production of building materials, the production of items that are of practical use to state and local governments, the production of as much food and clothing for use by the correctional system as possible or the construction, renovation or repair of prison facilities to the extent that security and inmate skills permit;   Inmates not engaged in work activities pursuant to subdivision (2) and who are determined to be acceptable security risks should be utilized to perform work that might not otherwise be performed for state and local governments or nonprofit or charitable organizations. The tasks would include land reclamation, repairing rural dams, maintaining drainage ditches, cleaning cemeteries, painting public buildings and schools or other such tasks. Unless a judge, warden or medical personnel has determined, either by reason of public safety or physical incapacity, that an inmate should not work, the commissioner has the discretion to determine which inmates are acceptable security risks to perform work projects outside of department of correction facilities or property;   Other departments of state government, particularly transportation and environment and conservation, shall cooperate with the department of correction in the utilization of inmate labor for projects within the departments that are of value, but because of a lack of funds or personnel, might not otherwise be performed. The commissioner of correction, with the advice of the appropriate department commissioner, has the authority to restrict the use of inmate labor in certain areas and at such times as the commissioner determines to be necessary for the public safety or convenience; and   In addition to the intent of the general assembly set out in this section regarding inmate labor at the various correctional institutions, educational opportunities, particularly those teaching the basic skills, should be available at all institutions except the classification centers.
TN Code § 41-1-403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-403. Classification System

 A sound classification system is necessary for an efficient and manageable correctional system. Because of its importance, the general assembly declares the following policy:   The classification system shall provide a meaningful case evaluation of each inmate prior to permanent placement and a continuing review and reclassification process throughout the inmate's period of incarceration;   The commissioner of correction has the discretion to determine the institutional location of inmates within the various security classifications; and   All information compiled by the department pertaining to an inmate shall be readily available to the entity having authority for the inmate's release.
TN Code § 41-1-404 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-404. Alternatives in Sentencing

 The general assembly finds that the following policy statements regarding the criminal justice system are of importance to the state correction system:   Trial judges are encouraged to use alternatives to incarceration as long as the alternatives include requirements of reparation or victim compensation; and   Trial judges shall be provided a presentence report with sufficient information to make a proper evaluation and disposition of a defendant.
TN Code § 41-1-405 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-405. Impact on Local Correction Systems

 The general assembly finds that a continuing evaluation of the impact of the state correction system upon local correction systems is essential to determine the method and amount of assistance, financial or otherwise, necessary to equitably compensate the local systems for their continuing role in the overall correction system of this state. The evaluation may be accomplished by a task force composed of all facets of the criminal justice system.
TN Code § 41-1-406 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-406. Early Release Procedure

 There shall be a statutory procedure whereby the governor, in conjunction with the parole board, has the discretion to effectuate the early release of inmates in order to bring the prison population within acceptable limits.
TN Code § 41-1-407 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-407. Training of Correctional Personnel

 All state correctional personnel shall receive appropriate and adequate training in the particular skills and requirements of the duties of their job.
TN Code § 41-1-408 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-408. Medical Care

 The department of correction shall provide adequate medical care, including twenty-four-hour emergency care, at all prison facilities. The department may contract with the county health department or other appropriate entities to secure trained medical personnel.
TN Code § 41-1-409 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-409. Construction of Prison Facilities

 If the department is planning the construction of additional state prison facilities, whether using inmate labor or otherwise, the commissioner shall determine if the requirements of applicable building or fire codes would compel additional expenses but are not necessary for the health or safety of the inmate occupants of the facility. The commissioner shall present the determinations to the state building commission, which shall approve or disapprove them.
TN Code § 41-1-410 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-410. Coordinated Management Philosophy

 Individual programs aimed at managing inmate behavior should be coordinated as parts of an overall management philosophy. The intent of the general assembly is to provide an environment that would allow and encourage a predictable, safe and manageable corrections system. Consistent with that intent, the department of correction should use sentence credits, educational opportunities, training, jobs and pay for inmates as coordinated parts of a consistent management philosophy.
TN Code § 41-1-411 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-411. Adding Local Facilities to Corrections System

 While adding local facilities may be beneficial for the total corrections system, careful consideration should be given both to the needs of the state and the needs of local governments. The state should commit to adding local facilities to meet state needs only when the facilities clearly appear to offer a more cost-effective alternative to adding state facilities over a reasonable period of time.
TN Code § 41-1-412 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-412. Development of Offender Reentry Programs

  The trial courts and the department of correction shall coordinate efforts to prepare offenders for reentry into society. To that end, it is the intent of the general assembly that validated risks/needs assessment instruments shall be used to develop offender reentry plans.   In preparing presentence reports in accordance with § 40-35-207, the department of correction shall include information identifying the defendant’s risks and needs as determined through the use of a validated assessment instrument, along with recommended treatment programs to address the risks and needs and enhance the defendant’s opportunity for successful reentry into the community.   The department of correction shall develop an individual treatment/supervision plan for each offender in its custody or under its supervision to enhance the offender’s opportunity for successful reentry into the community. The plan shall be developed using a validated instrument to evaluate the individual risks and needs of the offender.
TN Code § 41-1-413 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 4 - Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy|§ 41-1-413. Intermediate Administrative Sanctions to Manage and Assist Probationers — Revocation of Authority

  When appropriate to better manage and assist probationers under their supervision, probation and parole officers employed by the department of correction shall have the authority to impose intermediate administrative sanctions, including, but not limited to, mandated participation in treatment programs designed to address an offender's risks and needs. The intermediate administrative sanctions shall be imposed in accordance with the treatment/supervision plan developed using a validated instrument to evaluate the individual risks and needs of the offender.   Trial courts may revoke the authority granted to probation and parole officers in subsection (a), by entering an order to that effect, in all cases for all defendants, in certain specified cases or for particular defendants.
TN Code § 41-1-501 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 5 - Reduction of Prison Overcrowding|§ 41-1-501. Part Definitions

  As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:  “Board” means the board of parole;   “Commissioner” means the commissioner of correction;   “Designated capacity” means the number of adult male and female inmates who may be confined in all state correctional facilities under humane and constitutional conditions, as determined by the commissioner;   “In-house population” means the total number of adult male or female inmates physically present within all state correctional facilities on a given day;   “Parole” means the release of an inmate to the community by the board  of parole prior to the expiration of the inmate's term, subject to conditions imposed by the board and to its supervision, or where a court or other authority has issued a warrant against the prisoner and the board in its discretion has released the prisoner to answer the warrant of the court or authority;   “Prisoner” means an inmate confined in a state correctional facility or a felony offender confined in a local jail or workhouse who is serving a sentence of one (1) or more years; and   “Relevant designated capacity” means the capacity of the state correctional facilities housing all adult male or all adult female inmates, or both, under the conditions set forth in the definition of “designated capacity.”     For purposes of this part, and with reference to prisoners sentenced for offenses occurring prior to July 1, 1982, references to release eligibility dates are deemed references to a prisoner's earliest release date.
TN Code § 41-1-502 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 5 - Reduction of Prison Overcrowding|§ 41-1-502. Report to General Assembly on Designated Capacities and In-House Populations — Construction of Part

  On February 1 of each year, or on more frequent occasions during periods of construction or when there is a change in designated capacity, the commissioner shall inform the speakers of the senate and house of representatives, the chairs of the judiciary and state and local government committees of the senate, the chair of the judiciary committee of the house of representatives, and the chair of the committee of the house of representatives having oversight over corrections as to the relevant designated capacity and in-house population of all adult male and all adult female correctional facilities administered by the department and the reasons for any changes in the designated capacities.   Nothing in this part shall be construed to affect the authority of the general assembly to appropriate funds for the construction, renovation or alteration of correctional facilities administered by the department.   Nothing in this part shall be construed to affect the authority of the state building commission to review, approve and oversee projects relating to the construction, renovation or alteration of correctional facilities administered by the department.
TN Code § 41-1-503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 5 - Reduction of Prison Overcrowding|§ 41-1-503. Certification of Excess Population — Declaration of Prison Overcrowding Emergency

  When the commissioner determines that the in-house population has for thirty (30) consecutive days exceeded ninety-five percent (95%) of the relevant designated capacity, or has reasonable grounds to believe that within thirty (30) days the in-house population will, for at least thirty (30) consecutive days, exceed ninety-five percent (95%) of the relevant designated capacity, the commissioner shall so certify to the governor.   Upon receiving the certification from the commissioner, the governor may declare that a state of overcrowding emergency exists. If the governor so declares, the governor shall immediately notify the state and local government committee of the senate, the committee of the house of representatives having oversight over corrections, and the attorney general and reporter that a state of prison overcrowding exists and the approximate number of inmates in the system that is in excess of ninety percent (90%) of the relevant designated capacity.
TN Code § 41-1-504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates|Chapter 1 - Penitentiary|Part 5 - Reduction of Prison Overcrowding|§ 41-1-504. Governor's Powers to Reduce Overcrowding

  Upon declaring that an overcrowding emergency exists, the governor shall invoke one (1) or both of the following powers to reduce overcrowding:  Direct the board, in writing, to reduce the release eligibility dates of all male or female inmates, or both, excluding any inmate convicted by a court of escape, by a percentage sufficient to enable the board to consider immediately and to release on supervised parole enough inmates to reduce the in-house population of appropriate state correctional facilities to ninety percent (90%) of the relevant designated capacity. The department of correction shall be responsible for calculating the new release eligibility date of any felony offender sentenced to confinement for one (1) or more years in the department or a county jail or workhouse;   Direct the commissioner, in writing, to notify all state judges and sheriffs that the commitment to the department of felons who have been on bail prior to their convictions shall be stayed or otherwise delayed until up to sixty (60) days after the in-house population of appropriate correctional facilities has been reduced to ninety percent (90%) of the relevant designated capacity either through normal release, contract sentencing, the power granted in subdivision (a)(1) or all of these methods.     The directive of the governor invoking the power granted pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) shall include the approximate number of inmates who must be released to reach ninety percent (90%) of the relevant designated capacity as well as any restrictions the governor may wish to impose regarding which inmates or types of inmates are not eligible for release and may not be considered by the board. There shall be no limits on the number or types of restrictions the governor may impose on early release eligibility as long as a sufficient number of inmates are eligible for consideration to reduce the in-house population of appropriate state correctional facilities to ninety percent (90%) of the relevant designated capacity.   Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, the governor does not have the authority to make inmates who have been convicted of a second or subsequent violation of § 39-13-502 or § 39-13-503 eligible for release under this part, nor shall the board have the authority to consider these inmates.