Tenn. Code § 41-21-512

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069

Section 41-21-512 - Distribution of inmate earnings

After initial payment of board, the wages and salaries of employed inmates shall be disbursed for the following purposes in the order set forth:

(1) Necessary travel expense to and from work and associated incidental expenses;

(2) Support of dependents, if any, in amounts fixed by the division of rehabilitative services;

(3) Payment of any outstanding court costs assessed inmates;

(4) Payment in full or ratably of obligations acknowledged in writing by inmates; and

(5) The balance, if any, to inmates upon discharge from confinement.

T.C.A. § 41-21-512

Acts 1970, ch. 471, § 13; T.C.A., § 41-1812.