Tennessee Code 40-28-604 – Probation and parole officers – Qualifications
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-28-604
- 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
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
No person shall be eligible for the position of probation and parole officer who has not received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or had at least four (4) years of qualifying full-time professional experience.