Clemency Hearing Information
NASHVILLE – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 the Tennessee Board of Parole will have a clemency hearing at the Tennessee Prison for Women. Please note that while this is a public hearing it is being held in a secure facility. That being said there are strict guidelines that must be adhered to for admittance.
Items prohibited include:
- Cellular telephone
- Camouflage clothing
- Spandex clothing
- Drink containers
- Tobacco products
- Nail clippers
- Pocket knives
- Medication
- Sleeveless tops
- Shorts, Short Skirts, Short Dresses
- High Heels, Sandals or flip-flops without a strap that covers the heel
- Food items
- Clothing with anything offensive
- Sheer clothing
- Lack of Underclothing
- Clothing that is tattered or has holes
- Electronics
- Paper money/change/checkbook/credit card/billfold/purse/or wallets
- Keep jewelry to a minimum
- Camera
- Recording devices.
- Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Watch or any type of smartwatches
Upon arrival at the facility, staff will direct you to the designated parking area. After securing your vehicle, please proceed to the checkpoint area for processing through security. Please bring only your one (1) car key and your state-issued photo identification card.
The hearing will start at 10 a.m., therefore, no one will be admitted after 9:45 a.m. through the close of the hearing. Immediately following the hearing, those in attendance are expected to vacate the property so the facility can return to their normal schedule.
Should you have any questions about the Board of Parole hearing process, please contact Melissa McDonald. If you have any questions about permitted items or security, please contact Neysa Taylor, TDOC Communications Director.