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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-104 - Salaries of wardens and superintendents

(a)
The warden of the state penitentiary shall receive a salary payable monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration.
(b)
The salaries of all superintendents shall be fixed by the commissioner vested with the administration of the respective institutions, unless otherwise fixed by law before the appointment of such superintendent, and the same shall not be changed during their terms of office.
(c)
The commissioner shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration a statement in writing showing the salaries of such other superintendents, and the same shall be paid monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 9; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 6, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b12; Code 1932, § 381; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 7, 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 381; modified; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-611.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-105 - No impairment, interruption or diminution of employee rights, salary, benefits, leave accumulation or employment on transfer of career service employees to the department of correction

The initial transfer of any career service employee pursuant to the transfer of probation and parole field services and the administration of the community corrections program from the board of parole to the department of correction shall not result in any impairment, interruption or diminution of employee rights, salary, benefits, leave accumulation or employment. The commissioner of human resources is authorized to determine if there has been any impairment of rights, salary, benefits, leave accumulation or employment as a result of the initial transfer. Any career service employee may seek redress of any such determination through a request for declaratory order by the commissioner of human resources pursuant to §
4-5-223
.
Acts 2012, ch. 727, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-106 - Compensation plan for correctional officers

The commissioner of correction shall formulate and implement a compensation plan for correctional officers by which such officers are paid at least the average compensation of correctional officers in the southeastern United States with similar qualifications and years of service. Such plan shall be revised annually to reflect changes in the southeast average compensation. The commissioner shall report annually to the general assembly on the components and ranges in such plan. Such compensation plan shall only be implemented in years in which funds are appropriated to pay the average compensation as determined by such survey.
Acts 2005, ch. 418, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-107 - Commissioner's authority over officers of penitentiaries - Presumption in favor of commissioner

(a)
The commissioner shall make rules for the prosecution of the commissioner's powers and may require the performance of additional duties by the officers of the penitentiaries named in §
4-6-102
, so as to fully meet the requirements, intents and purposes of this chapter, and particularly those relating to the making of estimates and furnishing proper proof of the use made of all articles furnished or produced at such penitentiaries.
(b)
In case of an apparent conflict between the powers conferred by law upon any warden or superintendent and those conferred by this chapter, upon the commissioner, the presumption shall be conclusive in favor of the commissioner.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 12; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b17; Code 1932, § 386; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-615.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-108 - Matron of penitentiary

(a)
The matron of the state penitentiary shall be appointed by the commissioner of correction, and shall receive a salary, payable monthly upon the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration.
(b)
It is the matron's duty to look after the moral conduct and general welfare of the female inmates, and to perform such other duties as may be required by the commissioner.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 10; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b15; Code 1932, § 384; Acts 1933, ch. 159, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 384; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-618.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-109 - Hospitalization of inmates

Whenever, in the judgment of the physician or physicians in charge of any of the charitable or penal institutions of the state, it becomes necessary to perform an operation or give special treatment or care to any inmate of any such institution, if the institution is not equipped for the performance of the operation or to give special treatment, the physician in charge of such institution may, with the approval of the commissioner vested with the administration of such institution, have such inmate placed in a first-class hospital of the state where the inmate may have the necessary operation, hospitalization, care and treatment.
Acts 1943, ch. 32, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 382.1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-619.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-110 - Dentists - Appointment and removal

The commissioner of the department having control of the state prisons shall appoint a dentist, or may appoint dentists, whose duty it is to do the necessary dental work for the inmates of such of these institutions as may be under the commissioner's administration. Such dentist or dentists may at any time be removed by the commissioner for just cause. Only dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in this state shall be eligible for appointment. Such appointment may be by employment in the department or by contract for services.
Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1919, ch. 17, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1921, ch. 4, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 3, 5, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2642a54; mod. Code 1932, § 4567; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 17, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 220, § 1; modified; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 90, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 131, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-620; Acts 2003, ch. 355, § 21; 2012, ch. 1026, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-111 - Dentists - Facilities

The superintendent of each of the institutions specified in §
4-6-110
shall provide a suitable room for the dentist, with all necessary equipment, with the approval of the commissioner, and the same shall be paid for out of the funds appropriated for the maintenance of the institution for which the equipment is purchased.
Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 3, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2642a55; Code 1932, § 4568; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-621.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-112 - Dentists - Duties

(a)
It is the duty of dentists appointed pursuant to §
4-6-110
to inspect at regular intervals the teeth of each inmate of the institutions specified in §
4-6-110
, and to keep a record of the work necessary to be done on the teeth of each inmate for the protection and preservation of the health of the inmate. So much of the necessary work shall be done by the dentist as possible.
(b)
Work that is not necessary for the protection and preservation of the health of an inmate shall not be done by such dentists.
(c)
Preference shall at all times be given by such dentists to inmates who are being supported in the institutions specified in §
4-6-110
at the expense of the state or county.
(d)
All other dental work except that set out in subsections (a)-(c) may be done by the dentist for inmates who are not being supported by the state or county, and the work done for any such paying inmate must be paid for by the inmate or by the person or persons paying for the support of such inmate in the institution, a reasonable charge to be made for such work and payment to be made to the superintendent who shall apply the same as other income of the institution is applied.
(e)
Such dentists shall at no time do any work for any officer or employee of any of such institutions.
Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 2642a56; Code 1932, § 4569; Acts 1945, ch. 93, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 4569; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-622.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-113 - Dentists - Compensation

Each dentist appointed pursuant to §
4-6-110
shall receive compensation as fixed by the commissioner, subject to the approval of the department of revenue, payable monthly, and shall receive necessary traveling expenses, when required to make a trip by the commissioner, and shall in addition be provided with a room and board at each of such institutions.
Acts 1919, ch. 173, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 6, 42; Shan. Supp., § 2642a57; mod. Code 1932, § 4570; modified; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-623.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-114 - Architects and construction supervisors

The commissioner vested with the administration of the institutions named in §
4-6-102
may employ an architect or architects skilled in methods of sanitation and the preparations of plans, specifications, estimates and details for buildings, betterments and such items of equipment as may be required in any of those institutions, and also employ such mechanical engineers, superintendents and supervisors as the commissioner may deem necessary, and fix their titles and compensations, which, with all necessary expenses, when itemized and approved, shall be paid like other expenses of the department.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 16; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b22; Code 1932, § 391; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-624.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-115 - Detail of construction personnel between penitentiaries

The commissioner of correction has the authority to detail any engineer or skilled worker connected with the main prison or other penitentiaries under the commissioner's control for special service at the other penitentiaries named in §
4-6-102
. Services thus rendered and the expense thereof shall be paid by the penitentiary for which the work is performed to the penitentiary furnishing same, such sum as may be fixed by the commissioner.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 17; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b23; Code 1932, § 392; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-625.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-116 - Accounts - Auditing - Reports

(a)
The commissioner of correction shall keep in the commissioner's office a proper and complete set of books and accounts with each penitentiary named in §
4-6-102
, which shall clearly show the nature and amount of every expenditure authorized and made at such penitentiary, the receipts from the expenditure, and contain an account of all appropriations made by the general assembly and of all other funds with the disposition thereof.
(b)
The department of finance and administration shall prescribe the form of vouchers, records and methods of keeping accounts at each of the penitentiaries, which shall be as nearly uniform as possible.
(c)
(1)
The commissioner has the right and power to examine the records of each penitentiary at any time, and has the power to authorize its bookkeeper, accountant, or any other employee to examine and check the records, accounts and vouchers, or take an inventory of the property of any penitentiary, or to do whatever may be necessary, and to pay the actual and reasonable expenses incurred in such service upon an itemized account thereof being filed and approved.
(2)
It is the duty of the commissioner to cause to be examined and audited the books of the different penitentiaries under the commissioner's supervision at least once in each year, and as often as may be necessary.
(3)
It is the duty of the comptroller of the treasury to make such expert examinations when called upon to do so by the commissioner.
(4)
The officers of such penitentiaries must permit such examinations and auditing and must, upon demand, produce all books, contracts and papers in their respective offices, without unnecessary delay, and must furnish, upon demand, the information touching the books, papers, and contracts and other matter pertaining to their respective offices.
(5)
When the examinations are made, reports thereof shall be made in duplicate, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the governor, and the other with the commissioner of finance and administration.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 19; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b25; Code 1932, § 394; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 5, 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 394; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-627.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-117 - Monthly reports of receipts and expenditures

It is the duty of each warden and superintendent to make to the commissioner of correction a monthly statement showing the entire amount received by such warden or superintendent from all sources, and all expenditures during the month for which the report is made, such report to be made on forms prepared by the commissioner, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the commissioner of finance and administration.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 20; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b26; Code 1932, § 395; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 395; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-628.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-118 - Estimates - Monthly estimates required

For the purpose of proper regulation, recording and auditing the various expenditures of the penitentiaries named in §
4-6-102
, the managing officers thereof shall prepare, and present to the commissioner of correction in triplicate, not less than fifteen (15) days before the first day of each month and on forms furnished by the commissioner, a detailed estimate of all supplies, materials, improvements and money needed during each month.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b27; Code 1932, § 396; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-629.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-119 - Estimates - Review by commissioner of correction

The commissioner of correction shall review the estimates required by §
4-6-118
, and in writing advise changes, if any, giving the commissioner's reasons therefor. The officer making the estimate may appeal to the commissioner on any change so advised, due notice of which shall be given such officer.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b28; Code 1932, § 397; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-630.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-120 - Estimates - Staple articles

Estimates for periods longer than one (1) month may be made in the same manner specified in §
4-6-118
by the managing officer for staple articles designated by the commissioner of correction, or for other supplies.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b29; Code 1932, § 398; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-631.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-121 - Estimates - Contingent funds

Each estimate under §§
4-6-118
- 4-6-123 may include a contingent fund, not to exceed three percent (3%) of the total amount for maintenance for the period of the estimate, for which no detailed account need be given in the estimate, but such funds shall be drawn upon only in due form as provided in this chapter and under the rules of the commissioners of correction and finance and administration.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b30; Code 1932, § 399; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-632.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-122 - Estimates - Approved copies

The commissioner of correction shall return to the managing officer one (1) copy of every estimate with the commissioner's approval or alterations in writing, furnishing one (1) copy to the commissioner of finance and administration and filing the third in the office of the commissioner of correction.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b31; Code 1932, § 400; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 400; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-633.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-123 - Estimates - Review by commissioner of finance and administration - Warrants

The commissioner of finance and administration shall ascertain that the estimates so received do not exceed the respective appropriations and shall draw warrants on the state treasurer monthly for the salary and contingent funds for each institution, which shall be placed in the hands of the managing officer thereof.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 312b32; Code 1932, § 401; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 401; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-634.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-124 - Vouchers - Form and disposition

Itemized payrolls or vouchers for penitentiaries named in §
4-6-102
shall be drawn in triplicate. One (1) copy shall be kept on file by the managing officer, two (2) sent to the commissioner of correction, who upon approval shall send one (1) copy to the commissioner of finance and administration, who shall issue a warrant on the state treasurer thereon.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 312b33; Code 1932, § 402; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 402; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-635.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-125 - Vouchers - Officer's certification

Each voucher shall contain a statement of the managing officer certifying that:
(1)
The supplies and materials purchased conformed to the contract and samples, and the improvements or repairs made or special services rendered were fully satisfactory;
(2)
The approving officer was in no way financially interested in the transaction to which the same relates; and
(3)
The approving officer has full knowledge of the value of the purchase or work or service in question.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; Shan. Supp., § 312b34; Code 1932, § 403; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-636.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-126 - Vouchers - Form of certificate - Temporary employment payrolls

The statement provided for in §
4-6-125
shall be made according to forms provided by the commissioner of correction; provided, that payrolls for temporary employees in cases of emergency may be made at any time after the services are performed, but all such payrolls shall be certified by the managing officer in the same manner as other vouchers, who shall also certify that each person named in the payroll actually rendered the services for the time and at the rate charged therein.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b35; Code 1932, § 404; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-637.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-127 - Control of funds by treasurer - Disposition of collections

(a)
The state treasurer has charge of all funds under the jurisdiction of the department having control of the penitentiaries named in §
4-6-102
, and shall pay out the same only in accordance with this chapter.
(b)
The moneys designated and approved by the commissioners of correction and finance and administration as salary and contingent funds in the monthly estimates shall be placed not later than the first day of each month in the hands of the managing officer of each penitentiary or under the managing officer's control, who shall act as treasurer thereof.
(c)
Moneys collected from various sources, such as the sale of goods, farm products and all miscellaneous articles, shall be transmitted on or before Monday of each week to the state treasurer, and a detailed statement of such collections made to the commissioner of correction by each managing officer.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 22; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b36; Code 1932, § 405; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 24; C. Supp. 1950, § 405; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-638.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-128 - Appropriations - Classification

(a)
The appropriations for state penal, reformatory or charitable institutions shall be of three (3) classes:
(1)
Maintenance;
(2)
Ordinary repairs and improvements; and
(3)
Specific purposes.
(b)
Appropriations for specific purposes shall cover all items for construction, extraordinary repairs and purchase of land and shall be used only for the institutions and purposes specified therein.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b43; Code 1932, § 412; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-639.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-129 - Appropriations - Requests

Each superintendent and warden of an institution named in §
4-6-102
shall, before each session of the general assembly, present to the department of correction an itemized list of appropriations desired for maintenance, repairs, and improvements and special purposes as such superintendent or warden considers necessary for the period of time to be covered by appropriations.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b37; Code 1932, § 406; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-640.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-130 - Appropriations - Tabulation of requests - Presentation to general assembly

The commissioner having control of such institution shall tabulate such statements with the commissioner's recommendations. It shall then be the duty of the commissioner to present the needs of the institutions to the general assembly.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b38; Code 1932, § 407; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-641.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-131 - Appropriations - Maintenance allowance included in requests

For the purpose of requesting appropriations from the general assembly, a per capita allowance for the inmates, patients and pupils of each of the institutions shall be arrived at and a total allowance for maintenance asked for on the basis of actual number and estimated increase.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b39; Code 1932, § 408; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-642.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-132 - Appropriations - Special needs itemized in requests

Every special need shall be itemized and the appropriation asked for that specific purpose.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b40; Code 1932, § 409; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-643.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-133 - Appropriations - Information on requests

The commissioner of correction shall furnish to the governor and to the general assembly such information as may be required regarding appropriations requested.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b41; Code 1932, § 410; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-644.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-134 - Appropriations - Commissioner's control

It is the intent that all requests for appropriations for penitentiaries named in §
4-6-102
shall be placed under sole control of the commissioner having control of such penitentiary, and that appropriations for the maintenance and for ordinary repairs and improvements thereof shall be made to the commissioner in single sums to be used for the several penitentiaries according to their varying needs.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b42; Code 1932, § 411; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-645.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-135 - Sale of mining or industrial products - Approval of contracts

(a)
All contracts covering the sale or disposal of the output of the state mines, or any factories or industries operated by the state, must be submitted to the commissioner of correction for the commissioner's approval.
(b)
All such contracts shall, before the same become effective, be transmitted, with all papers and recommendations, to the commissioner, and shall be effective only from the date of their approval.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 14; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b19; Code 1932, § 388; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-646.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-136 - Sale of mining products - Contracts authorized

(a)
The commissioner of correction, with the approval of the commissioner of general services, is hereby authorized to make such disposition by way of sale of slate and other waste products of the coal mines owned and operated by the state as the commissioner of correction may deem fit and proper.
(b)
To this end, the commissioner of correction is authorized to enter into contracts for the sale thereof for a period of time not in excess of ten (10) years, such contracts to be upon such terms as may be mutually agreeable to the commissioner of correction, the commissioner of general services and the contracting party.
(c)
"Other waste products" as used in subsection (a) includes coal dust.
Acts 1953, ch. 73, § 1 (Williams, § 388.2); impl. am. Acts 1953, ch. 163, § 1; Acts 1955, ch. 22, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-647.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-137 - Sale of mining products - Petros mines

The commissioner of correction, by and with the consent and approval of the governor, is authorized to enter into such contracts for the sale of all coal mined at the state mines, situated at Petros, as are permitted by §
41-22-106
, the contracts to be made at such prices and covering such periods of time as, in the opinion of the commissioner, will best subserve and protect the interests of the state and the welfare of the inmates. The contracts are to be made and entered into without the necessity of advertising.
Acts 1937, ch. 66, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 388.1; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-648.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-138 - Use of inmates for personal gain

It is unlawful for any person having supervision or control of inmates of the department of correction to use, or allow to be used, such inmates for personal gain or to allow such inmates to work on private property, except as provided by law.
Acts 1953, ch. 180, § 1 (Williams, § 418.2); impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-649.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-139 - Unlawful use of inmates - Class E felony

A violation of §
4-6-138
is a Class E felony.
Acts 1953, ch. 180, § 2 (Williams, § 418.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-650; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 16.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-140 - Records of inmates

(a)
The commissioner of correction shall keep in the commissioner's own office, accessible only to the commissioner's secretary, and proper clerks, except by the commissioner's consent, or the orders of the judge of a court of record, a record showing the name, residence, sex, age, nativity, occupation, condition and date of entrance or commitment of every inmate, patient or pupil in the several institutions governed by the commissioner, the date, cause and terms of discharge, and the conditions of such person at the time of leaving, and also all transfers from one (1) institution to another, and, if dead, the date and cause.
(b)
These and such other facts as the commissioner may, from time to time, require shall be furnished by the managing officer of each institution, within ten (10) days after the commitment, entrance, death or discharge of an inmate, patient or pupil, and the managing officer shall make a special report within twenty-four (24) hours thereafter, giving the circumstances as fully as possible.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all inmate records and the information contained therein shall be open for public inspection. Any information contained in an inmate record that is otherwise made confidential by §
10-7-504
, shall remain confidential. The commissioner has the authority to delete from any such record the name of, or any identifying information concerning, any department employee, law enforcement officer or informant or other inmate if, in the commissioner's opinion, public disclosure of such name or information would place the safety of such employee, law enforcement officer, informant or inmate in jeopardy. If the commissioner determines that a name or identifying information cannot be deleted in a manner sufficient to protect any such person, the commissioner may refuse to disclose the document in which such name or identifying information appears.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 18; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b24; Code 1932, § 393; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-651; Acts 1988, ch. 999, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-141 - Investigations ordered by governor

The governor, in the governor's discretion, may at any time order an investigation by the department having control of the management of any penal, reformatory or charitable institution of the state, and, in making such investigation, the commissioner has the power to send for persons and papers, and to administer oaths and affirmations, and the report of such investigation, with the testimony, shall be made to the governor, and shall be submitted by the governor, with the governor's suggestions, to the general assembly.
Acts 1895, ch. 193, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 2, 42; Shan., § 2675; Code 1932, § 4572; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-653.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-142 - Interstate traveling expenses

No expenditures for traveling expenses to other states, or for attending an interstate or national convention or association, shall be made by any member or employee of the department of correction or by any officer of an institution under its control, unless authority is granted by the commissioner of correction, by a writing, stating the purpose and reason therefor.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 26; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 42; Shan. Supp., § 312b49; Code 1932, § 418; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-654.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-143 - Special school district of penal and reformatory institutions

(a)
The penal and reformatory institutions under the control of the commissioner of correction shall be a special school district, which shall be given the same funding consideration for federal funds that special schools within the state are given.
(b)
The schools within such institutions shall be under the control of the commissioner who shall serve as the board of education and director of schools for such district.
(c)
(1)
The schools shall meet the requirements of the law for public schools and rules and regulations of the state board of education.
(2)
The commissioner of education may grant waivers for such provisions of the law and regulations with which the schools cannot comply because of the penal and reformatory function of the institutions on an annual basis and in response to the director of education's written request and justification. Such exceptions shall be in writing.
(d)
[Deleted by 2022 amendment.]
(e)
The commissioner of correction shall develop and implement a plan whereby there shall be sufficient substitute teachers available for temporary service as needed for each school composing the special school district.
(f)
Nothing in the language of this section shall be construed as prohibiting any local school district from issuing a diploma to a resident of a state correctional institution, upon certification of the principal of a state correctional school. School records of any juvenile in the correctional programs who is issued a diploma by a local school district shall be maintained by such local school district; provided, that all references to the juvenile's commitment to and treatment by the department of children's services are expunged.
(g)
The special school district of penal and reformatory institutions shall have the powers, privileges and authority exercised or capable of exercise by any other school district.
(h)
The effect of this section shall not be to provide state funds to the special school district of penal and reformatory institutions through the Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA).
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 78, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1047, s 1, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1974, ch. 647, §§ 1-3; 1977, ch. 322, § 1; 1977, ch. 411, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-655; Acts 1981, ch. 437, §§ 1-4; 1985, ch. 450, § 1; 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 5, § 20; 1987, ch. 377, § 1; 1996, ch. 1079, § 16.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-144 - Library region for penal and reformatory institutions

(a)
There is created a library region to be composed of the penal and reformatory institutions under the control of the department of correction.
(b)
The library shall have a branch library at each of the penal and reformatory institutions.
(c)
A librarian shall be appointed who shall serve as a consultant in the state library and archives, public library section.
(d)
The commissioner of correction shall ensure that penal and reformatory institutions shall comply with the requirements for libraries as provided in title 10, chapter 5, part 1, except for such provisions of any law, rule or regulation that conflicts with the primary penal and reformatory function of such institutions.
Acts 1974, ch. 764, §§ 1-5; T.C.A., § 4-656.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-145 - Information from clerks, superintendents, and jailers

The clerks of all trial courts exercising criminal jurisdiction, the superintendents of all local workhouses, and all jailers shall, upon the request of the department of correction, furnish to the department pertinent information relating to felony offenders committed to local workhouses and jails, including the names of offenders, offenses committed, sentences imposed, presentence reports and all other information deemed relevant by the department for long-term correctional planning.
Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 5, § 21.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-146 - Confiscation of contraband

(a)
The commissioner of correction is authorized to permanently confiscate weapons, alcohol, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues, cash and other items that could be detrimental to institutional security or adversely affect an inmate's rehabilitation, if such items have been specifically designated as contraband by the commissioner, and such items are found on the grounds of any institution under the supervision of the department of correction.
(b)
"Contraband" does not include cash lawfully in possession of an inmate for allowable purposes within an institution.
Acts 1990, ch. 669, § 2; 2012, ch. 848, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-147 - Confiscated cash fund

(a)
There is established a separate department of correction confiscated cash fund.
(b)
All moneys collected as contraband from the inmate population at any of the facilities operated by or under the authority of the department of correction shall be paid over to the department of correction for deposit into the fund established by this section.
(c)
The purpose of the fund is to enhance the department's ability to combat drug trafficking in facilities operated by or under the authority of the department of correction through the use of accepted investigative techniques and interdiction efforts, including, but not limited to, the use of canine units. Any moneys within the fund shall be withdrawn or expended only for accepted drug trafficking investigative techniques and interdiction efforts, including, but not limited to, the purchasing, training and maintenance of the department's canine units. Accounting procedures for the financial administration of the funds shall be in keeping with those prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury.
(d)
(1)
Moneys retained in the confiscated cash fund shall be invested by the state treasurer under appropriate rules and regulations to the end that adequate funds will be available for the purposes of this section.
(2)
Revenue that is produced for the confiscated cash fund shall not revert to the state general fund and shall not be subject to impoundment or allotment reserve, but shall be managed on a revolving no-quarter basis.
Acts 2006, ch. 1007, § 1; 2007, ch. 34, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-148 - Temporary retention of disabled correctional officer or youth service worker

Whenever a correctional officer or youth service worker is injured in the line of duty and such injury disables such person from performing such person's regular duties, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, it is lawful for the commissioner of correction, or the commissioner of children's services, as appropriate, in such commissioner's sound discretion and with the approval of the governor and the attorney general and reporter, to retain such injured disabled employee upon the regular payroll of the department of correction or the department of children's services, as appropriate, until the person's claim for compensation for such disability is determined by the division of claims and risk management.
Acts 1987, ch. 178, § 1; 1989, ch. 278, § 23; 1996, ch. 1079, § 16; T.C.A. §
4-7-117
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 4 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 4-1-101 — 4-58-110) › Chapter 6 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION - ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-202) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 4-6-101 — 4-6-149) › Section 4-6-149 - Eligibility to receive credit towards receipt of occupational license for occupational, career, or technical training in schools or correctional institution

(a)
Persons who receive certified occupational, career, or technical training in schools or correctional institutions pursuant to this chapter are eligible to receive equivalent credit towards the receipt of an occupational license relating to the training received.
(b)
(1)
The occupational, career, or technical training received pursuant to this chapter must be consistent with the requirements for licensure by licensing authorities in order for persons to be eligible for equivalent credit under subsection (a).
(2)
Any person aggrieved by the decision of a licensing authority concerning eligibility for equivalent credit under this section may appeal to the commissioner of commerce and insurance or the commissioner's designee for a determination of whether the training meets the requirements for licensure. An appeal under this subdivision (b)(2) must be conducted in the same manner as is provided in §
4-5-322
, for a contested case hearing under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(c)
The commissioner of commerce and insurance, in collaboration with the commissioner of correction and the various departments charged with supervision of licensing authorities shall promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of chapter 492 of the Public Acts of 2019. All rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
(d)
This section applies to all professions and occupations regulated under title 62.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 492,s 2, eff. 1/1/2020.