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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Part II of the roster shall be divided into sections. Each state-operated correctional institution that houses inmates who participate in the work release, restitution release or educational release program shall comprise one (1) section. Each section shall provide the following information relative to participants in the work release, restitutional release, educational release, inmate staff and prerelease programs:
(1)(A) The name of each inmate who was guilty of an unexcused absence or escape;
(B) The period of the absence or escape or the fact that the inmate is at large; and
(C) The disciplinary action taken relative to the absence or escape;
(2)(A) The name of each inmate who was guilty of a departmental or institutional rule violation other than unexcused absence or escape;
(B) A general statement identifying the nature of the rule so violated; and
(C) The disciplinary action taken relative to the violation;
(3)(A) The name of each inmate who was arrested for or charged with a criminal offense allegedly committed while participating in the work release, restitutional release, educational release, inmate staff or prerelease program;
(B) A general statement identifying the nature of the crime allegedly committed; and
(C) The status of the prosecution of the inmate; and
(4)(A) The name of each inmate who was voluntarily or involuntarily sent to another correctional institution for any reason other than release from incarceration; and
(B) A general statement identifying the reason for the ejection.
(b) The department is authorized to include any additional information as it determines is needed for clarification or for justification of a relevant departmental action.
(c) The commissioner of correction or the commissioner's designee shall promulgate such guidelines as may be necessary to ensure that the institutions affected by this section compile and report the information required by this section in an efficient, thorough, and uniform manner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 41. Correctional Institutions and Inmates § 41-21-703 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-41-correctional-institutions-and-inmates/tn-code-sect-41-21-703/
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