House Bill 706 aims to enhance the capacity of the district attorneys general in Tennessee by creating additional positions specifically for prosecuting crimes related to state correctional institutions. The bill mandates the Department of Correction to provide ten additional assistant district attorney general positions and ten criminal investigator positions, initially funded at specified compensation levels. These positions are intended to conduct specialized investigations and prosecutions of criminal offenses occurring within or related to state correctional facilities. The bill also ensures that designated personnel have complete access to relevant evidence and mandates cooperation from correctional institution staff during investigations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a framework for assigning these new positions to specific judicial districts containing state correctional institutions, effective July 1, 2025. Each of the designated judicial districts will receive one assistant district attorney general and one criminal investigator position, ensuring a minimum staffing level to address the unique challenges posed by crimes in these facilities. The legislation emphasizes that this new staffing does not limit the discretion of district attorneys in resource allocation and allows for the employment of additional personnel beyond the minimum requirements set forth in the bill.