Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0420-02-01-.04

Current through January 8, 2025

Section 0420-02-01-.04 - CONTRACT PROCEDURES

(1) Certified counties will not be required to contract with the Department in order to receive per diem reimbursement under the County Corrections Incentive Act.

(2) The Commissioner will enter into contracts with non-certified counties approved through the application process.

(a) The term of the contract shall not be greater than one year.

(b) Contract provisions shall include, at minimum:

1. The date it becomes effective

2. The per diem rates applicable for detainee and prisoner days

3. The maximum dollar amount for which the state is liable under the term of the contract

4. The county's commitment to engage in certain improvements to the jail, as stated in the Application for Participation

5. The county's commitment to expend all funds received under the contract only on county correctional programming, facilities or staff, and/or to establish a dedicated reserve account for specific future jail construction

6. The county's commitment to provide to the Commissioner quarterly financial reports on incentive program receipts and expenditures

7. Other standard contract language as required by state regulation.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0420-02-01-.04

Original rule filed February 19, 1975; effective March 21, 1975. Repeal by chapter 913 of the Public Acts of 1980; effective May 2, 1980. New rule filed October 9, 1984; effective January 14, 1985. Repeal and new rule filed November 5,1986, effective February 28,1987.

Authority: §§T.C.A. 41-8-104 and 41-8-108.