Allows eligible inmates to transfer to a correctional facility closer to their home county to facilitate family visitation.
The bill amends Tennessee law to create the Proximity Placement and Family Visitations Incentive Act. It allows eligible inmates to transfer to a correctional facility closer to their home county to reduce family visitation hardships. Eligible inmates must maintain good behavior and participate in educational or vocational programs. The Department of Correction must report annually on family visitation metrics and the impact of transfers on recidivism and family wellbeing. The act aims to strengthen family bonds, encourage good conduct, and reduce financial strain on families.
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