39 chapters · 917 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-28-101 Purpose — Application to clemency powers
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(a) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a system of probation and paroles to be liberally construed to the end that the treatment of persons convicted of crime shall take into consideration their individual characteristics, circumstances, needs and potentialities as reveale…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-28-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Board” means the board of parole;(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of correction;(3) “Department” means the department of correction;(4) “Executive director” means the officer employed by the board as…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-28-103 Board of parole
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(a) There is created a full-time, autonomous board of parole that is composed of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the governor, and that shall be autonomous in structure and shall have the authority to perform all administrative functions necessary to carry out its dut…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-28-104 Powers and duties of board — Executive director
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(a) The board is hereby vested and charged with those powers and duties necessary and proper to enable it to fully and effectively carry out this chapter, including, but not limited to:(1) The authority to select and recommend to the appropriate state officials the employment or …