Tennessee § 41-1-202 Appointment and qualifications of warden

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§ 41-1-202 — Appointment and qualifications of warden

Tennessee § 41-1-202

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-1-202 (2026).

Text

(a)The warden of the female penitentiary of this state shall be subject to appointment or discharge by the commissioner of correction, upon approval of the governor.

(b)The warden:

(1)Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age;

(2)Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution;

(3)Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or (4) Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-

(3).

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(a) The warden of the female penitentiary of this state shall be subject to appointment or discharge by the commissioner of correction, upon approval of the governor. (b) The warden: (1) Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age; (2) Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution; (3) Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or (4) Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3).