Terms Used In Tennessee Code 33-5-406

  • commissioner: means the commissioner of intellectual and developmental disabilities or the commissioner's designee. See Tennessee Code 33-5-401
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

Whenever a person receives evaluation, training or treatment services under this part or part 5 of this chapter in connection with a criminal charge or conviction, wherever incarcerated, the person shall receive credit toward the satisfaction of the sentence for the time spent in the custody of the commissioner.