Alternatives in sentencing

Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-1-404, under Legislative Guidelines for Correctional Policy.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-1-404

(1) The general assembly finds that the following policy statements regarding the criminal justice system are of importance to the state correction system:(1) Trial judges are encouraged to use alternatives to incarceration as long as the alternatives include requirements of reparation or victim compensation; and(2) Trial judges shall be provided a presentence report with sufficient information to make a proper evaluation and disposition of a defendant.

(1) Trial judges are encouraged to use alternatives to incarceration as long as the alternatives include requirements of reparation or victim compensation; and

(2) Trial judges shall be provided a presentence report with sufficient information to make a proper evaluation and disposition of a defendant.