Tenn. Code § 41-1-510

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1003
Section 41-1-510 - Participation in time reduction programs

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all prisoners sentenced to the department of correction whose commitments are delayed pursuant to this part or pursuant to the order of a federal court, and who are being held by the county pending the commitment, may, at the discretion of the sheriff or superintendent, participate in appropriate academic, vocational and work-related programs that are available to persons sentenced to local jails or workhouses, and may be awarded time reduction credits as authorized by chapter 2 of this title for participation in the programs.

T.C.A. § 41-1-510

Acts 1988, ch. 571, § 1.