Senate committee advances extension for inmate disciplinary oversight board after detailed oversight briefing The Senate Government Operations Committee voted 8–1 to advance SB15 23, extending the inmate disciplinary oversight board through 06/30/2028. The board touted reviews and restorations of sentence credits and asked for legislative fixes to a legacy IT system; senators pressed on incentives, reporting and DA referrals.

The Tennessee Senate just advanced a crucial bill aimed at reforming inmate disciplinary practices, but concerns about the potential impact on good behavior incentives loom large.

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Correctional facilities enforce sex-segregated access to restrooms and changing rooms Correctional facilities must provide sex-specific privacy in restrooms and changing areas.

Tennessee's House Bill 571 is igniting a fierce debate over sex-segregated spaces in correctional facilities, pitting safety against inclusivity.

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TDOC reports 25% vacancy as safety concerns and contraband issues escalate TDOC addresses rising vacancy rates amidst drug abuse and contraband challenges in prisons.

Tennessee's correctional facilities are facing a critical crisis with a staggering 25% vacancy rate and a record surge in assaults—can new policies and technologies turn the tide?

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