§ 40-36-101. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Community Corrections Act of 1985.”

§ 40-36-102. Chapter Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Application process and procedures” means the criteria and guidelines developed by the department of correction for the establishment of community corrections plans, the granting of funds for programs authorized by this chapter and the monitoring, evaluation and review of programs funded under this chapter; “Board” […]

§ 40-36-103. Purposes of Chapter

The purposes of this chapter are to: Establish a policy within the state to punish selected, nonviolent felony offenders in front-end community based alternatives to incarceration, thereby reserving secure confinement facilities for violent felony offenders; and Establish a mechanism whereby state funds are granted to local governments and qualified private agencies to develop a range […]

§ 40-36-104. Goals of This Chapter

This chapter is intended to accomplish the following goals: Maintain safe and cost efficient community correctional programs that also involve close supervision of offenders; Promote accountability of offenders to their local community by requiring direct financial restitution to victims of crimes and community service restitution to local governments and community agencies; Fill gaps in the […]

§ 40-36-105. Duties of the Department of Correction

In addition to those otherwise provided by law, the department of correction has the following powers, duties and responsibilities: Administer this chapter within the goals and mandates of this chapter; Conduct statewide public education concerning the purposes and goals of this chapter and make a report to the committee of the house of representatives having […]

§ 40-36-106. Eligible Offenders

An offender who meets all of the following minimum criteria shall be considered eligible for punishment in the community under this chapter: Persons who, without this option, would be incarcerated in a correctional institution; Persons who are convicted of property-related or drug- or alcohol-related felony offenses or other felony offenses not involving crimes against the […]