Could a government form of probation be in the future for Rutherford County instead of a private company managing probation?

Oct 22, 2015 at 12:12 pm by Bryan Barrett


There has been a lot of talk about the privatized probation system used in Rutherford County in recent months. Some say the system is not working as it should, even suggesting that it is a racket of sorts for those who are convicted of misdemeanor crimes in our community. The talks have grown after a federal lawsuit was filed against Rutherford County and Providence Community Corrections. The private probation company manages an office at 309 West Main Street in Murfreesboro.

Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold stated (55 sec)...

No changes have been made at this point, but change could come in the future.

Read more about the lawsuit HERE

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