"Or maybe someone is manipulating the system to get more people into the probation system because some people profit from that."
Yeah, that is the reason. The taxpayers profit by lower taxes.
"Or maybe someone is manipulating the system to get more people into the probation system because some people profit from that."
Yeah, that is the reason. The taxpayers profit by lower taxes.
Or judges.
I think some one on this board will let Judge Elledge know how you feel about him, his abilities and integrity.
"Or maybe someone is manipulating the system to get more people into the probation system because some people profit from that."
Yeah, that is the reason. The taxpayers profit by lower taxes.
Or judges.
I think some one on this board will let Judge Elledge know how you feel about him, his abilities and integrity.
Sorry - I can see why that it a sensitive point to you guys. But you could at least be honest and tell us - where do the funds from probation go?
How should we know?
And No Judge Elledge is not a "bleeding heart" whatever that means. He is firm, fair and consistent. He makes sure every base is covered. Recognizes when a break is due and slams the door when it is over. That is exactly what is needed in a Judge.
Judges do this on a case by case basis as required by law.
If you don't know where the funds go, then you wouldn't understand the comment - never mind.
I understand the comment but like you I would only be guessing. You want a guess?
Right, lawyers and liberal judges continue to get the creeps back on the street before one can blink...Screw the victim's rights...
The State of Tennessee has a Victim's Bill of Rights in the Constitution. I like that slur again, Liberal, whatever that means. You have never sat in a court room and seen how the process works, keep reading the news though. No bias there at all. LMAO.
Right, tell that to Shannon Christian's parents - all about victim's rights...What a shame...
They probably have been advised of their rights. Every DA has a victim/witness coordinator that does that particular task.
OK, AW, I decided to look it up instead of guess.
TCA 40-28-201:
40-28-201. Parolees, probationers and employed releasees — Contributions required — Arrearages — Records. —
(a) (1) Except in those cases waived by the board as hardship cases, any person who is placed on parole, any person who is granted suspension of sentence and probation by a court of competent jurisdiction or any person who is participating in any program whereby the person is permitted in an environment away from the direct, constant, and immediate supervision of the board of probation and parole, whether community-based or otherwise (such person shall be referred to as “employed releasee” in this part), and who is under the supervision of the board, and based on the person's ability to pay, shall be required to contribute fifteen dollars ($15.00) per month toward the cost of the person's supervision and rehabilitation. The contribution shall be deposited in the board of probation and parole supervision and rehabilitation fund established pursuant to § 40-28-203. The provisions of this subdivision (a)(1) shall also apply to any probationer or parolee transferred to the state of Tennessee from another state under the supervision of the interstate compact for the supervision of adult offenders, compiled as part 4 of this chapter.
(2) In addition to the other charges and fees imposed by this section, any person who is under the jurisdiction and supervision of the board and is enrolled in an electronic monitoring and tracking supervision program shall be required to contribute funds as the board deems necessary and reasonable to cover the applicable costs of the program. The provisions of this subdivision (a)(2) shall also apply to any probationer or parolee for violation of a serious offense or sexually violent offense, as defined in § 40-39-201, transferred to the state of Tennessee from another state under the interstate compact for supervision of adult offenders, compiled as part 4 of this chapter.
(3) The board shall make an investigation of the financial and other circumstances of any person who is placed on parole, any person who is granted suspension of sentence and probation by a court of competent jurisdiction or any person who is participating in any program whereby the person is permitted in an environment away from the direct, constant, and immediate supervision of the board, whether community-based or otherwise, and who is under the supervision of the board and, based on the person's ability to pay, shall require the person to pay thirty dollars ($30.00) for each month or portion of a month the person remains under the jurisdiction of the board, to the criminal injuries compensation fund established in § 40-24-107, beginning thirty (30) days from the date of suspension of sentence, date of parole, or in the case of an employed releasee, the date of employment. The payment required under this subdivision (a)(2) shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the offender's net income. In cases of hardship as set forth in § 40-28-202, the board may modify the payment required by this item to an appropriate amount given the nature and magnitude of the hardship.
(4) Except in those cases waived by the department of correction as hardship cases, any person who is participating in any department of correction program whereby the person is permitted in an environment away from the direct, constant, and immediate supervision of the department of correction, whether community-based or otherwise (the person shall be referred to as “employed releasee” in this part), and who is under the supervision of the department, and based on the person's ability to pay, shall be required to contribute five dollars ($5.00) per month toward the cost of the person's supervision and rehabilitation. The contribution shall be deposited in the department supervision and rehabilitation fund established pursuant to § 40-28-203.
(b) (1) The sums shall be deducted by the parolee or probationer from the person's monthly net earned income and shall be delivered to the board on or before the fifth day of each month, or as provided in §§ 40-28-203 and 40-28-204 before the tenth day of each month. In the case of an employed releasee, the contributions shall be made through existing revenue deduction procedures.
(2) By prior agreement between an employer and employee, an employer may deduct the amount necessary to satisfy the contributions required pursuant to this section, from the monthly earned income of the parolee, probationer or other employed releasee, and remit the amount to the board by the fifth day of each month.
(3) The responsibility of assuring the contributions shall remain that of the parolee, probationer or employed releasee.
© In the event of more than two (2) months' arrearage or delinquency in making either or both of the contributions, the arrearage or delinquency shall constitute sufficient ground for revocation of the parole, probation or other release program of the person in arrears.
(d) Separate records shall be maintained of those funds contributed towards the cost of a person's supervision and rehabilitation and those funds contributed to the criminal injuries compensation fund.
[Acts 1979, ch. 319, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 359, §§ 5, 26; Acts 1980, ch. 836, §§ 1-9; 1982, ch. 605, §§ 1-3; T.C.A., § 40-3630(a); Acts 1984, ch. 752, § 6; 1985, ch. 211, § 1; 1988, ch. 528, §§ 1-4; 1989, ch. 227, § 48; 1995, ch. 497, § 1; 1998, ch. 1049, §§ 24, 66; 2004, ch. 899, § 4; 2005, ch. 149, §§ 1, 2.]
Looks like it is State law to off set the cost of the program, another tax saving measure. I thought you disliked taxes and tax increases.
Well, we are a low tax state.
SHAM!!!!
Only like any other right if you do not excercise them.
SHAM!!!!
Only like any other right if you do not excercise them.
SHAM...The only true Victim's right would be for a speedy trial of the offender with full and complete punishment...just keep turning the criminal back on the street...
More prisons I say...As i said above, let the convicts build the priosn buildings...Since they already build churches, they should have the know-how...
What is full and complete punishment? Where is the guarantee there will be a conviction?
You want convicts to build their own prison? Wow! I have seen the work they do, it is ok but not for a prison. Especially since they could easily leave portions incomplete to use as an escape. The security is the issue. That would totally be in jeopardy with that silly suggestion.
Do you think that the county jail isn't secure? It is ludicrous to think that you can't use inmate labor. You have to have oversight of any construction project whether you are using inmates, illegals, or an expensive contractor.
The county jail was built by Ray Bell Construction, I believe, not inmates.