Furlough Program - POLICY

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Furlough Program

Page:
1 of 1

Control Number:
605
Version:
4.0
Adopted:
03-15-1984

Brent Reinke, director, approved this document on 7/2/2014.
Open to the public: Yes No

Revision History
Revision date (7/2/2014) version 4.0: Changed references of community custody to minimum
custody, updated format to current standard.

BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER
None
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the Idaho Department of Correction to have a program allowing eligible
minimum custody inmates the opportunity to reenter the community for a short time to
further inmate rehabilitation and reintegration, or for medical diagnosis or treatment.
PURPOSE
This policy gives general direction regarding the department’s position on furlough of
inmates. Furlough is a supervised, limited leave that is discretionary and a privilege.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all department staff and facilities housing minimum custody inmates.
RESPONSIBILITY
Affected division chiefs are responsible to create standard operating procedure to allow
eligible inmates to request and obtain furlough leave.

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