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    • TDOC Resumes Visitation

      Friday, April 02, 2021 | 05:44pm

      NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will resume visitation for inmates at all facilities beginning next weekend. A modified visitation schedule will be implemented on Saturday, April 10.

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    • TDOC U.S. Attorney's Investigation

      Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | 12:51pm

      NASHVILLE –The primary mission of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is to enhance public safety. TDOC is committed to providing rehabilitative programs to individuals who desire to take advantage of these programs and become productive citizens.

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    • RMSI Inmate Death

      Monday, March 22, 2021 | 04:44pm

      NASHVILLE – Death row inmate Derrick Quintero has passed away of apparent natural causes. Quintero, 59, was pronounced deceased at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution at 3:31 a.m. Monday, March 22.

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