Audit
Tennessee Corrections Institute
TCI
31/100
Summary
The Tennessee Corrections Institute (T.C.A. §41-7-101 et seq.) is charged with setting and enforcing minimum standards for local jails, lock-ups, workhouses, and detention facilities (T.C.A. §41-4-140). Its Board of Control (7 members: governor's designee, DOC commissioner's designee, a criminal-justice academic, 2 sheriffs, a county mayor, and a chief of police or county commissioner) conducts mandatory annual inspections. Non-compliance is reported to the commissioner of correction, sheriff, or local mayor. TCI has no authority over corrections officer conduct, use of force, or personnel discipline.
Independence Scorecard
31/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Tennessee Corrections Institute Act
- Citation
- T.C.A. §41-7-101 et seq.; §41-4-140
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Local jails, lock-ups, workhouses, and detention facilities statewide