28 C.F.R. § 570.36

Current through March 31, 2024

Section 570.36 - Non-transfer furlough eligibility requirements

(a) An inmate may be eligible for a non-transfer furlough if the inmate meets the criteria described in 570.35(b) and the following additional criteria:

If an inmate has . . .	Then the inmate may only be considered for . . .
been confined at the initially designated institution for less than 90 days	an emergency furlough.
more than two years remaining until the projected release date	an emergency furlough.
2 years or less remaining until the projected release date	an emergency furlough or a routine day furlough.
18 months or less remaining until the projected release date	an emergency furlough, a routine day furlough, or a routine overnight furlough within the institution's commuting area.
1 year or less remaining until the projected release date	an emergency furlough, a routine day furlough, or a routine overnight furlough either within or outside the institution's commuting area.

(b) Ordinarily, Wardens will not grant a furlough to an inmate if:

(1) The inmate is convicted of a serious crime against a person;

(2) The inmate's presence in the community could attract undue public attention, create unusual concern, or diminish the seriousness of the offense; or

(3) The inmate has been granted a furlough in the past 90 days.

28 C.F.R. § 570.36