Tennessee SB 971: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, exempts a prisoner of a county workhouse or jail who is released from custody on work release from wearing an electronic monitoring device if the prisoner was convicted of a non-violent crime and the sheriff has determined that the prisoner poses a low risk to the public and for escape. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 2.

Status: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (as of 2025-02-12)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: SB 971

Subjects: Jails, Local Loc

Sponsors: Southerland

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