41-8-105 - Submission and review of county plans. - Tennessee Statutes

41-8-105. Submission and review of county plans.

(a)  Any county is authorized to submit a plan to the commissioner wherein it seeks to participate in the program. Additionally, any county which had contracted for the construction of a new correctional facility after January 1, 1981, but prior to June 5, 1981, and which had not arranged permanent financing for construction prior to June 5, 1981, is authorized to submit a plan.

(b)  The plan shall be submitted in the manner established pursuant to the rules promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter. The commissioner shall notify the state and local government committees of the senate and the house of representatives upon receipt of each application.

(c)  The plan shall be approved by the county commission and the county sheriff before it will be considered by the commissioner.

(d)  The jail inspection division of the Tennessee corrections institute shall provide any assistance requested by the commissioner in the review and evaluation of any plan submitted by the counties and of the county's implementation of a plan which is approved.

[Acts 1981, ch. 491, § 5; T.C.A., § 41-10-105.]