Tennessee’s new Truth in Sentencing Act (TISA), effective July 1, 2022, eliminates the possibility of probation or parole for certain crimes. These crimes are:
- Aggravated assault – TCA § 39-13-102
- Vehicular homicide – TCA § 39-13-213
- Aggravated vehicular homicide – TCA § 39-13-218
- Possessing a firearm during commission of a dangerous felony – TCA § 39-17-1324
- Attempted first degree murder – Class A felony 15-60 years – See TCA § 39-13-202
- Aggravated kidnapping – TCA § 39-13-304
- Especially aggravated kidnapping – TCA § 39-13-305
- Aggravated robbery – TCA § 39-14-402
- Especially aggravated robbery – TCA § 39-14-403
- Carjacking – TCA § 39-14-404
- Aggravated burglary – TCA § 39-13-1003
- Especially aggravated burglary – TCA § 39-13-1004
- Aggravated arson – TCA § 39-14-302
- The manufacture, delivery, or sale of a controlled substance, as defined in § 39-17-417, where the instant offense is classified as a Class A, B, or C felony and the person has two (2) or more prior convictions for the manufacture, delivery, or sale of a controlled substance classified as a Class A, B, or C felony, pursuant to § 39-17- 417, prior to or at the time of committing the instant offense.
Note that “prior convictions” include probation and any sentencing alternatives set out in TCA § 40-35- 104(c)(3)-(9).