§ 39-13-701. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Standardized Treatment Program for Sex Offenders.”
§ 39-13-702. Legislative Intent
The general assembly hereby declares that the comprehensive evaluation, identification, treatment, and continued monitoring of sex offenders who are subject to the supervision of the criminal justice system are necessary in order to work toward the elimination of recidivism by the offenders. Therefore, the general assembly hereby creates a program that standardizes the evaluation, identification, […]
§ 39-13-703. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the sex offender treatment board created in § 39-13-704; “Sex offender” means any person who is convicted in this state, on or after January 1, 1996, of any sex offense, or if such person has been convicted in another state of an offense […]
§ 39-13-704. Sex Offender Treatment Board — Creation — Membership — Term — Duties — Immunity From Liability
There is created, in the department of correction, a sex offender treatment board, which shall consist of thirteen (13) members. The membership of the board shall consist of the following persons: One (1) member representing the judicial branch, appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court; Two (2) members representing the department of correction, […]
§ 39-13-705. Evaluation and Identification
On and after January 1, 1996, each sex offender who is to be considered for probation or any other alternative sentencing shall be required to submit to an evaluation for treatment, risk potential, procedures required for monitoring of behavior to protect victims and potential victims, and an identification under the procedures developed pursuant to § […]
§ 39-13-706. Treatment and Monitoring of Offenders
Each sex offender sentenced by the court for an offense committed on or after January 1, 1996, is required, as a part of any sentence to probation, community corrections, or incarceration with the department of correction, to undergo treatment to the extent appropriate to the offender based upon the recommendations of the evaluation and identification […]
§ 39-13-707. Treatment Services to Conform With Board Standards
The department of correction, the judicial branch, or the department of children’s services shall not employ or contract with any individual or entity to provide treatment services pursuant to this part, unless the treatment services to be provided by the individual or entity conform with the standards developed pursuant to § 39-13-704(d)(2).
§ 39-13-708. Surcharge
For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “convicted” and “conviction” means an adjudication of guilt of a sex offense as defined in this part as follows: Plea of guilty, including a plea of guilty entered pursuant to § 40-35-313; Verdict of guilty by a judge or jury; Plea of no contest; and […]