(a) The following requirements apply to parole board hearings:

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-28-502

  • Board: means the board of parole. See Tennessee Code 40-28-102
  • Parole: means the release of a prisoner to the community by the board prior to the expiration of the prisoner's term subject to conditions imposed by the board and to supervision by the department, or when a court or other authority has issued a warrant against the prisoner and the board, in its discretion, has released the prisoner to answer the warrant of the court or authority. See Tennessee Code 40-28-102
(1) In accordance with title 8, chapter 44, part 1, parole hearings and parole revocation hearings shall be open to the public, except as provided in subsection (b); and
(2) The vote of each board member on each formal action shall be recorded. Formal actions include, but are not limited to, the granting or denial of parole, the revocation of parole or any action taken under subsection (b).
(b) The following exceptions and limitations apply:

(1) The board of parole may restrict the number of individuals allowed to attend parole or parole revocation hearings in accordance with physical limitations or security requirements of the hearing facilities; and
(2) The board may deny admission or continued attendance at parole or parole revocation hearings to individuals who:

(A) Threaten or present a danger to the security of the institution in which the hearing is being held;
(B) Threaten or present a danger to other attendees or participants; or
(C) Disrupt the hearing.
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