Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 90-3-5 - Restrictions, Conditions and Criteria5.1. An inmate may not be granted a furlough if Division of Corrections officials believe that he or she poses a threat to him or herself or others, may become involved in criminal activity while on furlough, poses a risk to the victim of the crime or crimes for which committed or poses a risk to the community in general.5.2. In order to be eligible for a furlough, an appropriately classified inmate must have served at least thirty (30) days in the correctional center and have had no finding of misconduct during the preceding six (6) months.5.3. Inmates approved for furloughs are eligible to receive furloughs as follows: a. After thirty (30) days in the Center, one (1) 24 hour furlough.b. After sixty (60) days in the Center, two (2) 24 hour furloughs.c. After ninety (90) days in the Center, forty-eight (48) hours of furlough each week.d. Special furloughs granted by the Commissioner for medical, psychiatric or substance abuse treatment will be for a maximum of thirty (30) days unless the treating physician or psychiatrist requests, as a medical necessity, additional treatment time.5.4. Furlough Requests; Contract; Notification of Counties.5.4.1. The Warden, Superintendent, or Administrator of each correctional center shall establish the requirements necessary for requesting a furlough, and shall designate a FurloughOfficer to review and handle the requests.5.4.2. Reporting requirements, rules, regulations, and special conditions shall be in the form of a contract. The contract shall inform the inmate that his or her conduct will be monitored by the center while he or she is on furlough.5.4.3. Upon receiving the first valid request for a furlough from an eligible inmate, the Furlough Officer shall notify in writing the Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and Parole Officer in the original sentencing county, as well as the Sheriff and Parole Officer in the county to which furlough is requested, if different, that the inmate may be eligible to receive furlough privileges beginning on a particular date.