Tennessee

State Supreme Court

3 Republicans, 2 Democrats

Eighth Amendment Cognate

  • TENN. CONST. Art. I, § 16 (“That excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”) (court has noted that state provision could be broader, but generally has followed federal).

PLRA Equivalent

  • TENN. CODE. ANN. §§ 42-21-801 to -818 (Supp. 2001)
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