The governor, in the governor's discretion, may at any time order an investigation by the department having control of the management of any penal, reformatory or charitable institution of the state, and, in making such investigation, the commissioner has the power to send for persons and papers, and to administer oaths and affirmations, and the report of such investigation, with the testimony, shall be made to the governor, and shall be submitted by the governor, with the governor's suggestions, to the general assembly.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 6 - Department of Correction — Administration of Institutions
§ 4-6-101. Charitable Institutions Free From Charters
§ 4-6-102. Penitentiaries for Adults — Management by Department of Correction
§ 4-6-103. Wardens and Superintendents — Appointment
§ 4-6-106. Compensation Plan for Correctional Officers
§ 4-6-109. Hospitalization of Inmates
§ 4-6-110. Dentists — Appointment and Removal
§ 4-6-111. Dentists — Facilities
§ 4-6-113. Dentists — Compensation
§ 4-6-114. Architects and Construction Supervisors
§ 4-6-115. Detail of Construction Personnel Between Penitentiaries
§ 4-6-117. Monthly Reports of Receipts and Expenditures
§ 4-6-118. Estimates — Monthly Estimates Required
§ 4-6-119. Estimates — Review by Commissioner of Correction
§ 4-6-120. Estimates — Staple Articles
§ 4-6-121. Estimates — Contingent Funds
§ 4-6-122. Estimates — Approved Copies
§ 4-6-123. Estimates — Review by Commissioner of Finance and Administration — Warrants
§ 4-6-124. Vouchers — Form and Disposition
§ 4-6-125. Vouchers — Officer's Certification
§ 4-6-126. Vouchers — Form of Certificate — Temporary Employment Payrolls
§ 4-6-129. Appropriations — Requests
§ 4-6-130. Appropriations — Tabulation of Requests — Presentation to General Assembly
§ 4-6-131. Appropriations — Maintenance Allowance Included in Requests
§ 4-6-132. Appropriations — Special Needs Itemized in Requests
§ 4-6-133. Appropriations — Information on Requests
§ 4-6-134. Appropriations — Commissioner's Control
§ 4-6-137. Sale of Mining Products — Petros Mines
§ 4-6-138. Use of Inmates for Personal Gain
§ 4-6-139. Unlawful Use of Inmates — Class E Felony
§ 4-6-141. Investigations Ordered by Governor
§ 4-6-142. Interstate Traveling Expenses
§ 4-6-145. Information From Clerks, Superintendents, and Jailers
§ 4-6-148. Temporary Retention of Disabled Correctional Officer or Youth Service Worker