Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1100 - Board of Paroles
Chapter 1100-01-01 - Conduct of Parole Proceedings
Section 1100-01-01-.02 - STATEMENTS OF INTENT

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1100-01-01-.02

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) It was the intent of the General Assembly in creating the Tennessee Board of Parole that it be autonomous and in all respects functionally and administratively separate from any other state agency.

(2) Responsive to requirements of Tennessee law, the Board recognizes that parole is a privilege and not a right, and that no inmate may be released on parole merely as a reward for good conduct or efficient performance of duties assigned in prison.

(3) Although eligibility for parole is set by statute, whether an inmate is actually released on parole is discretionary with the Board.

(4) To avoid even the appearance of impropriety, all decisions of the Board regarding policy, procedures, and rules shall be determined by a majority vote of the members of the Board. Votes taken shall be public.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 40-28-101, 40-28-103 through 40-28-105, 40-28-115, 40-28-116, 40-28-117, 40-28-118, 40-35-303, 40-35-501, and 40-35-503.

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