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In a dramatic morning session, one defendant faced probation revocation while another got a surprising second chance—what led to these starkly different outcomes?

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Court docket: multiple probation-violation hearings lead to a mix of reinstatements and revocations
Cheatham County docket included numerous probation-violation (VOP) matters: some defendants were reinstated to probation or community corrections with conditions and treatment requirements, while others (including Raymond Skipworth) had probation revoked and were remanded to serve sentence in TDOC.
citizenportal.ai
July 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Tennessee's Private Probation Council is on the brink of major changes, with two pivotal rules advancing for the governor's review that promise to reshape accountability and training standards in the system.

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Council Moves Forward With Two Proposed Rules Ahead Of November Vote
Council advances signature requirement and training reduction rules for governor's review.
citizenportal.ai
August 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
In a heartfelt Tennessee meeting, a probationer shared her struggle to balance legal fees with a meager income, prompting officials to reconsider her fines amid a powerful dialogue on reintegration and support.

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Judge grants fine reduction for probationer Christina Schlesinger after treatment compliance
Judge remits fines for Schlesinger, acknowledging compliance and treatment efforts.
citizenportal.ai
April 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Tennessee's new House Bill 258 could reshape private probation services, pushing for better oversight and raising questions about accountability and ethics in the system.

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Tennessee General Assembly passes HB258 to amend private probation services council
Tennessee updates laws governing private probation services council with House Bill 258.
citizenportal.ai
February 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Private Probation Services Council in Tennessee has elected Judge Kane as chair while tackling budget concerns and legal complaints against probation providers.

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Council elects Judge Kane chair and discusses budget and legal complaints
Council approves Judge Kane as chair and addresses budget and two provider complaints.
citizenportal.ai
February 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM