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  • BOPP Honors Career Of Danny McGinnis

    September 23, 2008

    The Board of Probation and Parole today honored a recently retired employee who made major contributions to the agency’s progress and the criminal justice profession over the past 30-plus years. Howard “Danny” McGinnis was District Director for BOPP’s 1st District from 1999 until his retirement in August...More

  • Probation and Parole Officers' Work Honored This Week

    July 14, 2008

    This annual observance coincides with the national one that recognizes the role of probation, parole and community corrections professionals in protecting public safety in communities across America. (Click here to read Governor Bredesen's proclamation)...More

  • The "Sumner Sweep" Nets Arrests and Registry Non-Compliance

    April 28, 2008

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with the Board of Probation and Parole and local law enforcement in Sumner County, netted seven arrests and found offenders in non-compliance with the Sex Offender Registry after officers and agents spent Sunday evening going door to door checking on registered sex offenders throughout Sumner County...More

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BOPP Mission Statement

The mission of the Tennessee Board of

Probation & Parole is to minimize public risk

and promote lawful behavior by the prudent,

orderly release and community supervision

of adult offenders.

 


About BOPP

The Board of Probation and Parole is an independent agency of the State of Tennessee. It is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Governor. Member terms last six years and may be renewed upon the Governor's recommendation. Board members live and work in all three of Tennessee's Grand Divisions.

By statute, the Board has the authority to parole eligible offenders who have served a certain percentage of their sentences. It also has the authority to revoke parole privileges if offenders do not comply with supervision rules and standards set forth for them upon their release. Additionally, the Board considers requests for executive clemency and makes recommendations on those requests to the Governor.

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