When it satisfactorily appears to the board of parole that a prisoner, whose sentence has been suspended as provided in § 40-22-102, has led an exemplary life and behaved in a manner and for a period of time that leads the board to believe that the prisoner is reliable and trustworthy and that the prisoner will probably remain at liberty without violating the law, and the prisoner's final release is not incompatible with the welfare of society, the board may, in its discretion, parole the prisoner for a period of time as it deems best, or it may recommend to the governor that the governor grant the prisoner a pardon and final discharge.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 22 - Judicial Recommendation of Clemency
§ 40-22-101. Postponement of Execution of Sentence Pending Application for Clemency
§ 40-22-102. Suspension of Execution to Permit Application for Pardon
§ 40-22-103. Transmittal of Documents and Recommendations to Commissioner
§ 40-22-104. Prisoner Placed Under Commissioner
§ 40-22-105. Custody or Appearance Bond
§ 40-22-106. Execution of Sentence in Absence of Parole or Pardon
§ 40-22-107. Entry of Pardon or Parole — Discharge of Bond
§ 40-22-108. Supervision Pending Application
§ 40-22-109. Parole or Recommendation of Pardon
§ 40-22-110. Maximum Term of Parole — Power to Pardon Unaffected
§ 40-22-111. Notice of Grant of Parole
§ 40-22-112. Duties of Probation and Parole Officer
§ 40-22-113. Supervision by State Parole Officer
§ 40-22-114. Transmittal of Papers and Recommendations to Governor
§ 40-22-115. Notice of Governor's Action