Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1395 - TN Bureau of Investigation
Chapter 1395-01-05 - Sexual Offender Registration and Monitoring Program
Section 1395-01-05-.01 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1395-01-05-.01
Current through September 24, 2024

The purpose of the program has been found to be regulatory, not punitive. It has been held that the program addresses legitimate concerns of law enforcement about sex offenders. Cutshall v. Sundquist, 193 F. 3d 466 (6th Cir. 1999). As an independent department, TBI has been charged with the responsibility of administering and maintaining the program, which is civil and remedial in nature. Only those offenders who meet the statutory definition of "sexual offender" can be registered, regardless of court orders to the contrary. Information contained in the registry should not be used to injure, harass, or commit a criminal act against any person named in the registry; any such action could result in criminal prosecution.

Authority: T.C.A. § 40-39-101.

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