My son’s killer was tried in Shelby CO...Memphis, TN, he was housed in Johnson City, which is the furthest east state prison in the State. And when parole hearings came up we had to drive there at OUR expense. Almost a 19 hr drive one way. Which mean lay overs coming and going at our expense.
Only crime victims know these facts. And I suspect Tennessee isn’t the only State that makes the victims pay for their transportation with no form of reimbursement.
We did get a law passed that Video, audio testimony could be used for those not capable of such travel. But it is best to show up in person.
Visitors to the prisoners should have to pay for their own travel, but the Victim fighting a parole hearing should be reimbursed for the travel. And we should be excused the portion of taxes that are paid for the criminal’s upkeep. It’s rubbing salt into the wound.
You won’t get an argument from me. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, and for the ongoing hardship you bear.