Tennessee - Development of Community Based Programs

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-36-302

Population: All populations

Legal Features: Funding

Law Type: Statute

Excerpt of Relevant Text:

(a) Community corrections funds can be used to develop or expand the range of community punishments and services at the local level. Community-based program options may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Noncustodial community corrections options that involve close supervision but that do not involve housing of the offender in a jail, workhouse or community facility. Examples include, but are not limited to:
(A) Community service supervision;
(B) Victim restitution supervision and victim-offender mediation;
(C) Alcohol or drug outpatient treatment;
(D) House arrest; and
(E) Psychiatric counseling;

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