Tennessee Statutes
§ 41-1-401 — Legislative findings
Tennessee·Title 41
(a)In order to maintain continuity relative to present and future correctional policy in Tennessee and to provide a framework to guide present and future correction administrations when making policy decisions, the general assembly finds that a statutorily determined policy regarding certain important correctional issues is essential.
(b)The general assembly also encourages the department to initiate innovative programs, administrative policy and management techniques designed to operate the correctional system with maximum benefit at minimum cost and potential for violence as long as the policies and techniques are consistent with the framework of legislative intent established by this part.
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Legislative History
Acts 1983, ch. 467, § 1.
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