The department of mental health and substance abuse services, as soon as it is properly staffed and equipped to examine all persons eligible for release or about to be paroled from the penal institutions of the state, upon the request of the commissioner of correction, shall examine all such persons with the view of determining whether the persons are mentally ill or have symptoms of mental illness and report its findings to the commissioner of correction.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates
Part 2 - Regulation and Care of Inmates
§ 41-21-202. Grading and Classification of Inmates
§ 41-21-203. Cleanliness and Health Measures
§ 41-21-204. Medical and Psychological Care
§ 41-21-205. Censorship of Mail
§ 41-21-207. Work or Education of Inmates
§ 41-21-208. Work Within and Outside Prisons
§ 41-21-209. Murderers and Rapists Not to Work Outside
§ 41-21-210. Employment Adapted to Inmate's Condition
§ 41-21-216. Custody of Prisoners' Personal Belongings and Funds
§ 41-21-217. Funds Subject to Fines and Costs
§ 41-21-218. Notice of Rules to Inmates
§ 41-21-219. Clothing, Money and Transportation Furnished on Discharge
§ 41-21-220. Report of Injuries and Deaths
§ 41-21-221. Examination and Burial of Deceased Prisoners
§ 41-21-222. Mental Examination of Persons Eligible for Release or Parole
§ 41-21-225. Registration of Parolees
§ 41-21-239. Work Release or Furlough of Dangerous Inmates — Notice to Law Enforcement Officials
§ 41-21-241. Meals and Supplemental Provisions Between Meals for Pregnant Prisoners or Detainees