39 chapters · 917 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-34-101 Short title
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This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the “Tennessee Contract Sentencing Act of 1979.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-34-102 Authority to establish program
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The commissioner of correction and the board of parole are authorized to establish a contract sentencing program, and to promulgate rules and regulations governing it, consistent with this chapter. The rules and regulations shall include eligibility requirements, procedures and t…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-34-103 Sentence agreements — Notice to officials and victims
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(a) Any prisoner sentenced to a period of imprisonment under supervision of the department of correction and who is otherwise eligible to participate in the contract sentencing program may enter into an agreement with the department and the board of parole for a sentence agreemen…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-34-104 Coordination of contract sentencing program
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The governor shall appoint a person to coordinate the contract sentencing program whose duties shall include acting as spokesperson and advocate for prisoners. The coordinator shall receive reasonable compensation for the work and reimbursements for travel expenses in accordance …