The commissioner of correction, with the approval of the governor, is authorized to contract with the commissioner of transportation for the use of any or all inmates, except those for which it is undesirable or impracticable in the opinion of those officials, to work outside the walls of the main prison in constructing any new or maintaining any old public road in this state.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates
§ 41-22-201. Road Work Authorized
§ 41-22-204. Special Compensation for Inmates
§ 41-22-205. Census of Inmates for Road Work
§ 41-22-206. Notification to Counties — Preparation for Work — Terms and Conditions of Employment
§ 41-22-207. Contract With County
§ 41-22-208. Consideration of Applications
§ 41-22-210. Provision of Equipment
§ 41-22-211. Period During Which Road Work May Be Done
§ 41-22-212. Quarters for Inmates — Prison Rules Applicable