Mich. Admin. Code R. 791.4415

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024

Section R. 791.4415 - Extensions of limits of prisoner's confinement purposes; criteria; time limits; costs

Rule 415.

(1) A prisoner who is housed in an institution may be allowed outside the confines of that institution to obtain medical services that are not otherwise available, with the approval of the warden or designee.

(2) A prisoner who is housed in an institution also may be allowed outside the confines of that institution for the following reasons and only with the prior approval of the warden or designee:

(a) To visit an immediate family member, as defined in department policy, who is critically ill.

(b) To attend the family visitation or private funeral of an immediate family member, as defined in department policy.

(3) Only prisoners who have a true security level of I, II, or III are eligible for funeral and sick bed visits. A prisoner serving a life sentence is eligible only if a commutation has been granted by the governor or a parole release date has been established by the parole board and if the prisoner has served not less than 15 calendar years with good institutional adjustment.

(4) A prisoner shall not be approved for funeral and sick bed visits that exceed a cumulative total of 30 days during the prisoner's current incarceration. Each funeral or sick bed visit shall be considered to be 1 day, regardless of the actual length of time. A funeral or sick bed visit, including travel, shall not be approved for more than 12 hours in duration, except that the deputy director for correctional facilities may approve a visit up to 24 hours in duration for a prisoner required to travel more than 500 miles round trip. Funeral and sick bed visits outside the state of Michigan shall not be approved.

(5) A prisoner approved for a funeral or sick bed visit shall remain in the custody of correctional officers at all times to, from, and during the visit.

Costs incurred for the visit, including all custodial costs, shall be borne by the prisoner or the prisoner's family.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 791.4415

1979 AC; 1993 AACS; 2002 AACS