Tennessee § 41-10-103 - Duties of department of correction.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 41-10-103 — Duties of department of correction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-10-103. Duties of department of correction.
The department shall: Take such actions as are necessary and appropriate to develop meaningful opportunities for volunteers to be involved in the department's programs, including the appointment of personnel as deemed necessary by the commissioner to administer volunteer services; Develop written policy governing the recruitment, training, appointment and supervision of volunteers; Take such action as is necessary to ensure that volunteers understand their duties and responsibilities; Take such action as is necessary and appropriate to ensure a receptive climate for volunteers; Provide for the recognition of volunteers who have offered outstanding service to the department; and Recognize prior volunteer service as partial fulfillment of state employment requirements for training and experience pursuant to rules adopted by the department of human resources. Acts 1985, ch. 267, § 1.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41-10-103 ("Duties of department of correction.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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