Community Corrections Programs were created to divert felony offenders from the Tennessee Prison system and to provide necessary supervision and services to the offenders with the goal of reducing the probability of continued criminal behavior while maintaining the safety of the community.
In 1985, the State of Tennessee special legislative session created the program to reduce prison overcrowding. Community Corrections offers local courts increased options, assists victims, provides public services to local governments and is cost effective. Through Community Corrections Programs, taxpayers avoid paying the high costs of jail or prison for non-violent offenders. The average cost is less than $4.00 a day for Community Corrections Supervision Programs. Community Corrections Programs state-wide have a successful termination rate of over 50% and a less than 10% recidivism rate.
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The Community Corrections Program currently serves the 18th, 21st, and 23rd Judicial Districts consisting of Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Stewart, Sumner, and Williamson Counties. The program also serves Hickman, Lewis, and Perry Counties (part of the 21st Judicial District) in the South Central Region.
Offenders sentenced to Community Corrections are required to be on house arrest for the first six months. After successful completion of house arrest, the participants are advanced and supervised for six months on curfew. Each participant must complete a minimum of 12 months of supervision along with all other court orders. Offenders are also ordered to obey certain rules and regulations including, but not limited to, performance of community service work and payment of court costs, fines, and restitution.
Constant supervision in varying degrees continues throughout the program, and offenders may be electronically monitored. They must make themselves available for alcohol and drug testing, and if results show dependency, may be required to obtain treatment or participate in support groups.
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| Any person convicted in the above named counties of a nonviolent offense and who would, without this option, be incarcerated is eligible. |
| Community Corrections is funded with grant money that is managed by the State of Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP). |
| Community Corrections Available Services: |
| Intensive Supervision |
Alcohol & Drug Screens and Tests |
| Alcohol & Drug Assessments |
MRT Groups |
| Sex Offender Treatment Groups |
Individual & Group Counseling |
| GED Education & Tests |
Living & Employability Skills Groups |
| Electronic & Curfew Monitoring |
Anger Management Individual & Group Sessions |
| Day Reporting Centers |
Collection of Court Costs, Fines & Restitution |
| Inpatient and Outpatient A & D Treatment |
Options for Drug Court |
| Half-way & Residential Services |
Referrals to other necessary services |
