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2 Criminal Justice Reform Bills Are Approved By The Tennessee Legislature Thursday, April 29, 2021 The Tennessee Legislature has passed  two criminal justice reform bills that were a priority of Governor Bill Lee and informed by the recommendations of the Tennessee Criminal Justice Investment Task Force.    The Alternatives to Incarceration Act expands access to safe prison alternatives, ensures reasonable pre-trial release conditions for those facing criminal charges, and establishes fair probation policies that limit needlessly lengthy terms or extensions.   The Re-entry Succes...

Tennessee legislature passes two bills to reform criminal justice system The Alternatives to Incarceration Act and the Reentry Success Act passed, both part of Gov. Bill Lee's proposals to reform the state's criminal justice system. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 4:16 PM CDT April 28, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee legislature passed two bills meant to help reform the state's criminal justice system Wednesday by developing community-based alternatives to incarceration and changing the way people reenter society after being imprisoned. Both bills were prop...