Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Sub Contracts.
(a) Qualified private agencies may contract
with the grantee for the provision of specialized offender services. The
grantee is encouraged to utilize existing local human services providers for
the treatment of offender needs. Subcontracts with qualified private agencies
for the treatment, guidance, training or other rehabilitative services to
individuals and families shall be written and shall outline the following:
1. Specifics of the services being
purchased.
2. Agreed-upon rate of
payment for the services.
3. Terms
of the contract.
4. Conditions for
contract termination.
5. Regular
progress reports to ensure that the services agreed to are being
provided.
(2)
Community Corrections Application Development.
(a) Community corrections applications shall
be developed in accordance with the Department's Administrative Policies and
Procedures by each applicant seeking community corrections funds.
(b) County-Operated - Each community
corrections advisory board shall be involved in the development of the local
community corrections plan and submit it to the county legislative body for
approval prior to submission to the Department.
(c) Private-Agency Operated - Each agency's
board of directors shall be involved in the development of the community
corrections plan and formally approve it prior to its submission to the
Department.
(3) Types of
Programs Eligible for Funding - Community corrections funds shall only be used
by the grantee for sanctions and services which are consistent with the goals
and mandates of the Tennessee Community Corrections Act. Funds shall be used
only to expand existing services, to develop new/innovative services within the
locality and State of Tennessee, and to renovate, acquire and operate a
community residential facility.
(4)
Restrictions on Act Funding.
(a) Community
corrections funds shall not be utilized by the local unit of government or
private agency to substitute for an already existing program funded by a local,
state, or federal funding source.
(b) Construction, renovation, or operation of
a county/municipal jail or state facility is not permitted with these
funds.
(c) Salaries of state
probation and parole officers shall not be funded by the Tennessee Community
Corrections Act.
(5)
Application Process - Each applicant shall apply annually to the Department for
community corrections funding through a process described in the Department's
administrative policies and procedures.
(6) Criteria for Allocation of Community
Corrections Funds - The Department shall prescribe in its administrative
policies and procedures the criteria to be used for evaluating applications and
allocating community corrections funds.
Authority: T.C.A. Section
40-36-105.
