House Bill 2203, also known as Senate Bill 2170, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the reporting requirements for prisoners in work release programs. The bill specifically deletes the existing language in Section 41-2-138 and replaces it with new provisions that mandate the warden of the workhouse to file a monthly report with the sentencing judge. This report must be submitted by the fifteenth day of the month following the reporting period and should detail the conduct and financial achievements of each prisoner participating in the work release program.

The bill aims to enhance accountability and oversight of prisoners in work release programs by ensuring that judges receive regular updates on their progress. The new reporting requirement is intended to provide judges with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding the prisoners' rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of its implementation for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-2-138