Tennessee § 41-6-206 - Deductions.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 41-6-206 — Deductions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-6-206. Deductions.
Any inmate employed pursuant to this part shall, in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner, pay from the wages received for work, and the commissioner may deduct from those wages, the following deductions, which shall not, in the aggregate, exceed eighty percent (80%) of gross wages and which shall be limited as follows: Taxes, federal, state, local; Reasonable charges for room and board, as determined by the commissioner; Allocations for support of family pursuant to state statute, court order or agreement by the offender; Contributions to any fund established by law to compensate the victims of crime of not more than twenty percent (20%) but not less than five percent (5%) of gross wages; and All remaining wages to the inmate's personal trust fund. Any amounts deducted pursuant to this section shall be payable in such manner as the commissioner may by regulations prescribe. Acts 1977, ch. 151, § 6; T.C.A., § 41-2406; Acts 1991, ch. 78, § 4. Cross-References. Criminal injuries compensation fund, § 40-24-107 . Earnings of inmates deposited in trust accounts, establishment and payment of daily room and board rate, § 41-21-511 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 41-6-206
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 41-6-206 cover?
Section 41-6-206 ("Deductions.") 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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