06 010 004. Inmate Furloughs

I. PURPOSE:

To outline the policy, procedures, and regulations relative to the granting of furloughs to inmates committed to the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC), Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI).

II. POLICY:

A. It is the policy of the RIDOC that the Classification Board, by a vote of at least three (3) of the five (5) members, and upon the approval of the Director or designee, may allow a person committed to the ACI to leave that place on furlough within or without the State of Rhode Island, provided that during the period of the furlough, the person so furloughed shall be deemed to remain committed to confinement to the ACI.

B. Furloughs may be granted for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days in any 6-month period for any of the following purposes:

1. To visit a seriously ill immediate family member (see definition in section III.A.1.) or to attend the funeral of need of any such person;

2. To obtain health care services;

3. To seek employment or training;

4. To secure a residence;

5. To visit immediate family members or other persons who have developed regular visitation patterns with the inmate as shall be determined suitable by the Director or designee (social furloughs); and

6. To obtain a marriage license or such other permits as shall be required by law to marry.

III. PROCEDURES:

A. Categories and Eligibility

1. Category "A": To visit a seriously ill immediate family member or attendance at wake and/or funeral (as determined by the Department of Corrections) of deceased immediate family member. Immediate family member is defined as spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, or sister (including half-brother and half-sister). With the exception of spouse, the term "immediate family member" also includes step, adopted, and foster relationships in the above-named relationships.

Eligibility "A": All inmates, sentenced and awaiting trial, are eligible.

2. Category "B": To obtain health care services. This is restricted to medical, psychiatric, and psychological services not available at the ACI, but determined by an ACI staff physician to be in a patient's best interest and necessary for his/her evaluation, diagnosis, and/or treatment; also included are community drug and alcohol treatment programs and visitation to residential treatment programs approved by RIDOC's Substance Abuse Coordinator.

Eligibility "B": All inmates, sentenced and awaiting trial, are eligible.

3. Category "C": To seek employment and/or training. This is limited to employment, educational and/or vocational training not available at the ACI (cf: RIGL § 42-56-21).

Eligibility "C": Individuals who have been classified Work Release or Work Release/Job Search, granted Parole, or are ninety (90) days from discharge at Minimum Security are eligible.

4. Category "D": To secure a residence. Furloughs may be granted in order to allow the inmate to find a residence to go to upon his/her release or parole from the ACI.

Eligibility "D": Same as Eligibility "C" above.

5. Category "E": To visit immediate family or other persons who have developed regular visitation patterns with the inmate as shall be determined suitable by the Director or designee (referred to throughout this policy as "social furlough").

Eligibility "E": Please see section B., below.

6. Category "F": To obtain a Marriage License. This includes obtaining all necessary permits, certificates, etc., required by law in order to be married.

Eligibility "F": Same as eligibility for Category E.

B. Social Furloughs (Category E)

1. Eligibility: Eligibility for furloughs in Category E is limited to the following inmates:

a. First-time offenders serving six (6) months or less.

b. Those eligible for work, training, or education programs in accordance with the provisions of § 42-56-21, and who are within two (2) years of their Parole eligibility date.

c. In the case of a person sentenced to imprisonment for life with no Parole restrictions, when two (2) years from Parole eligibility date.

d. In the case of a person sentenced to imprisonment for an offense involving murder, sexual assault, manufacture and/or sale of drugs, or a violent offense with aggravating factors, after being classified to Work Release and participating in work, training, or education programs in accordance with the provisions of § 42-56-21.

2. Restrictions:

a. An individual who is serving his/her second incarceration shall serve a minimum of one-third (1/3) of his/her sentence before being eligible for initial furlough.

b. An individual who is serving his/her third incarceration shall not be eligible for furlough release unless s/he is classified Work Release, employed within the community or a full-time participant in an educational program, and within six (6) months of his/her discharge date and/or parole release date.

c. An individual who has returned to the institution as a Parole violator shall not be eligible for furlough release unless s/he is classified Work Release, employed within the community or a fulltime participant in an educational program, and within six (6) months of his/her discharge date and/or parole release date.

3. Exclusions:

a. Those serving sentences of life without parole.

b. Those individuals not eligible for work, training, or educational programs according to § 42-56-21 (i.e., classified to secure facilities--Intake, Medium, Maximum, High) and sexual offenders involving minors.

c. Those serving fourth or subsequent incarcerations.

C. General Conditions of Unaccompanied Furloughs

1. Preconditions to Furlough:

a. Furlough is a privilege, not a right.

b. Inmates must:

(1) give prior consent to be medically examined upon return to the correctional facility (may include but not be limited to blood and breathalizer tests and urinalysis);

(2) agree to cooperate with medical personnel during these post-furlough examinations;

(3) consent to be searched (body and possessions) upon return.

c. Inmates must agree to:

(1) return promptly upon recall by the Furlough Coordinator, Director, or Director's designee;

(2) abide by general and special conditions of furlough as contained in Furlough Terms and Conditions form (Attachment 5);

(3) sign such form in advance of furlough release.

d. Regarding Category A furloughs, medical documentation must be submitted to the Furlough Unit before a decision is made.

2. Departure and Return Procedures:

a. An inmate's sponsor must pick him/her up and provide transportation from and returning to the institution. All sponsors must show positive identification at the facilities. All sponsors must provide supervision of the individuals on furlough, must accompany them, or know their whereabouts at all times.

b. Any inmate who participates in the Furlough Program is subject to a urinalysis, blood test, and/or breathalizer test upon return to the institution.

c. Sponsors:

(1) Sponsors must be individuals of good character who visit inmates on a regular basis unless a documented medical illness prevents such visits.

(2) Employees of the RIDOC who are not relatives (as defined in section III.A.1., Category A) of inmates requesting furloughs may not act as sponsors.

d. Overnight Furloughs

(1) Minimum Security. Inmates in Minimum Security may be granted overnight Category E furloughs no more than once every sixty (60) days.

Minimum Security overnight furloughs commence at 10:00 AM and end at 7:00 PM the next day.

(2) Work Release. Inmates in Work Release may be granted overnight Category E furloughs no more than once every thirty (30) days.

Work Release overnight furloughs begin and end at times designated by the Furlough Coordinator, based on the inmate's work assignment and hours of work.

e. One-Day Furloughs. Minimum Security and Work Release furloughs commence at 10:00 AM and end at 7:00 PM. The Officer in charge of said facility telephones the Furlough Coordinator's office to notify him/her of return or failure to return of inmates.

3. Conditions While on Furlough. While on furlough, inmates will:

a. obey all laws--federal, state, and local.

b. not leave restricted areas, as specified in conditions governing individual furloughs.

c. avoid questionable resorts and will not associate with persons known to have criminal records, including other inmates on furlough.

d. not drive motor vehicles.

e. not indulge in the use of narcotic drugs or intoxicating beverages nor aid or abet in the sale and/or delivery of same.

f. not incur debts.

g. make telephone calls to the Furlough Coordinator or assigned facility promptly at times designated during furloughs.

h. not convey any messages, written or oral, into or out of the ACI to any person, except as specified in these regulations.

i. return to the institution immediately if illness arises and will notify the institution immediately if too ill to travel.

j. telephone the Furlough Coordinator or assigned facility in case of unforeseen emergency while on furlough and will comply with instructions received.

k. return to the ACI at scheduled time. If detained by emergency, will telephone unit of assignment in advance of expiration of furlough and will comply immediately with instructions received.

l. not apply for any type of license unless specifically authorized to do so as condition of furlough.

m. agree not to contest any effort by any jurisdiction to return them to the State of Rhode Island and also agree to extradition to the State of Rhode Island from any jurisdiction in or outside the United States where they may be found.

4. Penalties for Violation of Regulations by Inmates:

a. Willful failure to return at the scheduled time will subject the inmate to criminal charge of escape and all attendant penalties.

b. Violation of regulations or special conditions of furlough shall be considered a violation of rules governing discipline, and inmate shall be charged and tried accordingly.

5. Time on Furlough to Count as Sentence Time. Time spent on furlough shall be deemed time spent under sentence for all purposes specified in the General Laws of Rhode Island.

6. Inmates Under Detainer Ineligible for Unaccompanied Furloughs. Inmates against whom detainers have been lodged shall be ineligible for unaccompanied furloughs. It shall be the responsibility of the Furlough Coordinator to include such information in the Report of Investigation.

D. Classification Board:

1. The decision to recommend or approve and inmate for a furlough is based upon the following:

a. Inmate's ability to conduct him/herself responsibly while in the community;

b. Past and present conduct in the correctional system;

c. Past history of release on furlough, probation, parole, or bail;

d. Involvement in institutional programs or rehabilitative activities;

e. History of violent behavior;

f. Offense; and

g. Absence of any criminal charge against the inmate.

2. Classification Board Policies:

a. The Director or designee makes the final determination as to the approval or denial of an individual's furlough, accompaniment necessary, and the extent of the activities in any and all communities.

b. No inmate is eligible to participate in the Furlough Program if s/he has been found guilty of any infraction resulting in the loss of good conduct time during the previous six (6) months. An extensive disciplinary record may result in an extension of the 6-month period (pertains to Category E furloughs).

c. All inmates who participate in the Furlough Program's Category E are restricted to their residences on their first furloughs. This furlough policy applies to all facilities and does not preclude the possibility of any inmate's being restricted to his/her residence during future furloughs for an extended period.

d. The Furlough Coordinator has the authority to suspend furloughs for up to five (5) months for minor infractions. If an inmate refuses suspension, s/he may request a disciplinary hearing.

e. At least two (2) unescorted day passes must be completed prior to an inmate's being eligible for an overnight furlough.

f. Regarding Category A furloughs, medical documentation must be submitted to the Furlough Unit before a decision is made.

g. All inmates returning to the institution from furlough are strip searched.

h. Individuals found guilty of possession of or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the institution shall not participate in the Furlough Program for at least one (1) year from the date of infraction.

i. Individuals found guilty of assault shall not participate in the Furlough Program for at least one (1) year from the date of infraction.

j. Any person charged with escape or a new offense while participating in the Furlough Program shall not be eligible for any future furloughs, except in emergency situations.

k. Transportation for escorted furloughs is provided by uniformed correctional personnel. Exceptions to this rule can only be approved by the Director or Furlough Coordinator.

l. An inmate with no furlough experience who is transferred to another facility must undergo a 30-day evaluation period prior to being granted a furlough.

m. Marriages are not allowed on escorted furloughs. Marriages may be permitted on unescorted furloughs, consistent with the Department's marriage policy. Individuals requesting marriages will sign affidavits stating they are free to marry. These affidavits will be presented before the Classification Board.

n. Unemployed inmates who are classified to and residing in Work Release continue to be eligible for furloughs according to Minimum Security participation regulations until such time as they are regularly employed. Once the inmates are regularly employed, the Work Release Program rules become effective. The Work Release Program Supervisor or designee confers weekly with the Furlough Coordinator relative to the status of unemployed individuals.

3. Classification Board Procedures:

a. Application. Attachment 1 is prepared and signed, in duplicate, by inmate.

(1) Both copies are forwarded to the Furlough Coordinator with a signed money transfer slip for processing fee:

(2)	Initial application	$ 2
	Scheduled application	$ 1
	Requested change from previously
	submitted application	$ 1

(3) The money transfer slip is made out to Furlough Unit, Rhode Island Department of Corrections.

(4) New applications are submitted twenty-one (21) days in advance of the Classification Board date (normally the first Tuesday of the month).

(5) Subsequent applications are submitted twenty-one (21) days in advance of requested furlough dates. (Exceptions: Emergency furloughs in Categories A and B.)

(6) Emergency furlough applications are submitted to the Furlough Coordinator immediately. If an emergency arises outside of the Furlough Coordinator's normal work week, the application is submitted to the affected facility's Superior Officer.

b. Investigation by Furlough Coordinator.

(1) All furlough requests are investigated by the Furlough Coordinator. (Exceptions: Emergency furlough requests occurring outside of the normal work week.) S/he submits Furlough Application (Attachment 1) and Written Report of Investigation (Attachment 2) to the Classification Board.

(2) Emergency furlough applications are investigated immediately. The investigating officer (Furlough Coordinator, if on duty; or affected facility's Superior Officer) submits a written report to the Director or designee.

(3) The investigating officer makes every attempt to obtain the signature of the Director or designee on the Furlough Card. When the Director of designee is not available in person, s/he may give verbal approval for the emergency furlough and authorize the investigating officer to sign the Furlough Card.

c. Classification Board Action.

(1) The Classification Board considers furlough applications in order of their receipt.

(2) Approvals. Approvals of furlough applications are by a vote of at least three (3) members of the Classification Board. The Board also makes recommendations relative to accompaniment and applicable fees.

(3) Denials. Reason(s) for denials of furlough applications are noted by the Furlough Coordinator on Reports of Decision forms (Attachment 3), and copies are delivered to the applicants.

d. Director's Action.

(1) Once furlough applications are approved by the Classification Board, the Furlough Coordinator forwards copies of the applications, investigations, and reports of decisions to the Director or designee for final decisions.

(2) The Director or designee indicates approval or denial on the applications. S/he also notes the conditions of furloughs on the reports of decision forms, if applicable, and returns all forms to the Furlough Coordinator for further action.

e. Counseling Sessions Relative to Approved Applications.

(1) The Furlough Coordinator meets with each inmate prior to his/her release on an approved furlough. S/he issues a Furlough Identification Card (Attachment 4), which contains the signature of the Director or designee, to the inmate. The Furlough Coordinator obtains the inmate's signature on the Furlough Terms and Conditions form (Attachment 5).

(2) S/he also arranges for the release of funds allowed to the inmate for the furlough from Inmate Accounts [cash not to exceed fifty dollars ($ 50) or check] and obtains receipt from inmate for same.

f. Notification of Custodian

(1) At least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of furlough release, the Furlough Coordinator gives written notice of the date and commencement and completion times of said furlough to the affected facility's Superior Officer. (Exceptions: Emergency furloughs.) The affected facility's Superior Officer ensures the information is maintained on the institutional count sheet for the duration of the furlough.

(2) In the case of an Emergency Furlough granted by the Director or designee at a time when the Furlough Coordinator is not on duty, it is the responsibility of the affected facility's Superior Officer to maintain the information required and to forward a written copy of the information to the Furlough Coordinator immediately.

g. Notification of Police. It is the responsibility of the Furlough Coordinator to send notice of unaccompanied furloughs (Category E) to include time of commencement and termination of the furlough and conditions of the furlough, including address while on furlough, to the Chief of Police of the community where an inmate is to reside on furlough, at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the commencement of such furlough.

E. Furloughs for Out-of-State Transfers

1. Out-of-state inmates who are serving their sentences in Rhode Island under conditions of the Interstate Compact Agreement, are subject to the furlough laws of the sending state.

2. All requests for furloughs from out-of-state transfers are forwarded by the Rhode Island Furlough Coordinator to appropriate officials in the sending states for approval. No furlough is granted without the permission of the sending state, consonant with governing statutes of that state.

a. Any furlough conducted outside the boundaries of the State of Rhode Island (under the laws of the sending state) is supervised by officials from the sending state. The sending state is also responsible for transportation of the inmate to and from the assigned institution.

b. Furloughs conducted within the confines of the State of Rhode Island are governed by the furlough policies and procedures of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.

3. Inmates under dual jurisdiction serving concurrent sentences in both Rhode Island and another state are governed by the furlough laws of the State of Rhode Island.

a. Approval for furloughs must be obtained from both states.

F. Special Orders/Custody

1. Whenever an inmate is furloughed by the RIDOC, correctional staff ensure:

a. Security Risk Group (SRG) Inmates

(1) Furlough Office notifies Director and Special Investigations Unit (SIU).

(a) Director determines appropriate transport personnel, use of restraints, etc.

b. High Security Inmates

(1) SIU is notified by Furlough Office.

(2) are accompanied by not less than two (2) uniformed Correctional Officers, one of whom is armed at all times.

(3) Restraints remain in place during the furlough at all times.

(4) State and local police are notified of pending furlough and specific time and place by Superior Officer of facility.

c. Maximum Security, Medium Security and Intake Service Center Inmates

(1) are accompanied by not less than two (2) uniformed Correctional Officers, one of whom is armed at all times.

(2) Restraints remain in place during the furlough at all times.

(3) State and local police are notified at the discretion of the Director or designee by Superior Officer of facility.

d. Use of Restraints for Furlough

(1) Four types of restraints are commonly utilized:

(a)	Cuffs
(b)	Belly Chains
(c)	Shackles
(d)	Knee Braces

(2) When determining appropriate method of restraint, the Furlough Coordinator is consulted. Three (3) criteria are evaluated:

(a)	Security of Inmate
(b)	Prior Furlough
	Experience
(c)	Nature of the Furlough

e. Escorted Furloughs of High Security, Maximum, and Medium Security Inmates

(1) Inmates will not use telephones.

(2) Inmates will not be let out of the vision of the Correctional Officers.

(3) Inmates will consume no food.

(4) Inmates will consume no beverages.

(5) Inmates may not be permitted to leave the general area of furlough purpose. Location of furlough will not be changed except by the Furlough Coordinator.

(6) There will be no transport in privately owned vehicles (POV).

(7) Radio contact will be maintained at all times (portable and mobile).

f. Minimum and Work Release Inmates

(1) One (1) non-uniformed Correctional Officer may accompany inmate and provide transportation.

(2) Inmates with positive furlough histories may also be transported by family members.

(3) No security devices are required.

g. Funeral Visits

It is the policy of the RIDOC that escorted funeral home visits are limited to off-hours visitation. Inmate family contact at funeral homes is discouraged.

h. Hospital Security Procedures

Security and control of inmates by Correctional Officers is governed by Department Policy 5.13.09-3, titled "Security and Control of Inmates at Outside Hospitals".
 
FURLOUGH PROGRAM FORM INDEX

Furlough Application	Attachment	1
Investigation Forms 1 and 2	Attachment	2
Report of Decision	Attachment	3
Identification Card	Attachment	4
Terms and Conditions	Attachment	5

In addition to the forms referenced in this policy, a number of forms have been developed for use by the Furlough Office. Current versions of these forms are included for the benefit of the Furlough Office. They include:

Letter to Potential Sponsor	Attachment	6
Sponsor Signature Form	Attachment	7
Facility Notification Form	Attachment	8
Resident Data Sheet	Attachment	9
Furlough Call-In Form	Attachment	10
(Marriage) Affidavit	Attachment	11
(Common Law Marriage) Affidavit	Attachment	12
Domestic Violence Forms 1 and 2	Attachment	13
Compensation Form/Escorted Furlough	Attachment	14
Out-of-State Sponsor Form	Attachment	15
Category C Job/Education Interview Form	Attachment	16
Monthly Report Form	Attachment	17
Cumulative Report Forms 1 and 2	Attachment	18
Special Orders/Escorted Furloughs	Attachment	19

 
A.C.I. - FURLOUGH APPLICATION
 
To be submitted in duplicate to Furlough Supervisor.

NOTE: In filling out application, make use of Furlough Regulations which have been issued to you.

1. ___ Legal Name (Print)   ___ Date of Birth   ___ Custody

2. Category of Furlough Desired: A ___ B ___ C ___ D ___ E ___

3. Residence while on Furlough:

Name of Sponsor: ___ Relationship: ___

Street Address: ___

City or Town: ___ Phone Number: ___

4. Request release on: ___ Date   ___ Time

Return to A.C.I. ___ Date   ___ Time

5. Exact reason(s) for Furlough (Print) ___

6. Transportation Arrangements: ___

7. Clothing Arrangements: ___

8. Do you have funds available for expenses during your furlough? (Explain) ___

9. I hereby certify that I have read the regulations governing furloughs, and I agree if granted a furlough to obey the regulations.

___Witness (Any Department of Corrections Staff Member)   ___ Signature

DAY PASS ___   EXPIRATION ___   SECURITY

DATE

OVERNIGHT ___   PAROLE ___   ___

Form A (Furlough)

I CURRENT OFFENSE

NON VIOLENT: POSS/B&E/FORGERY/EMBEZZ/STLN AUTO/SHP LIFT/LAR/ETC.

SALES AND DELIVERY
PAROLE VIOLATOR	(WITH NEW SENT. Y N)
CIVIL PURGE	(NOT ELIGBL)
VIOLENT	POL STRY REQIRD	HAVE	Y	N
SEXUAL	POL STRY AND AGE OF VICTIM ___
DOMESTIC ASSAULT	NO CONTACT Y N #
ROBBERY/ARMED ROBBERY	POL STRY REQIRD	HAVE	Y	N
ARSON	POL STRY REQIRD	HAVE	Y	N
KIDNAPPING	POL STRY REQIRD	HAVE	Y	N
NOTABLE	POL STRY REQIRD	HAVE	Y	N

II PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY

	MULTIPLE ARREST	Y	N
	PRIOR PROBATION OR SUSPENDED	Y	N
	PRIOR VIOLENT OR SEXUAL OFFENSE	Y	N
	RECIDIVIST	Y	N
	SENTENCES OVER SIX MONTHS	1 2 3 4
	SENTENCES UNDER SIX MONTHS	1 2 3 4
	DATE LAST INCAR.	___
	DATE RETURNED CURRENT SENTENCE	___
	DATE PAROLE REVOKED IF APPLICABLE	___
III	RILETS
	OUT OF STATE ARREST AND OR CONVICT	Y	N
	RILETS DATE	___
	IMMIG DET	Y	N
	CHARGES PENDING	Y	N
IV	PRIOR FURLOUGH	Y	N
	NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE	Y	N
V	PAROLE INFORMATION
	ELIGIBILITY DATE	___
	PAROLE BOARD RESULTS	Y	N
VI	FURLOUGH ELIGIBLE Y N DATE ___
VII	SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT HISTORY
	ISC   DATE ___
	TO MAX MED MIN WR DATE ___
	TO HIGH SECURITY/PC DATE ___
	DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS	Y	N
	NO CONTACT ORDERS	Y	N
	CURRENT OR PAST PROTECTIVE CUSTODY	Y	N
	PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS AVAILABLE	Y	N
	NA/AA COUNSELING REQUIRED	Y	N
	PARTICIPATING IN THE ABOVE COUNSELING	Y	N
VIII	VISITATION HISTORY
	FAMILY ORIENTED IN NATURE	Y	N
	FRIEND ORIENTED IN NATURE	Y	N
	VISITATION (2/MONTH OVER 3 MONTHS)	SAT/UNSAT
	MARRIAGE CERT. REQUIRED/RECEIVED	Y	N
	SPONSOR LETTER RECEIVED	Y	N
IX	MANDATORY WR AND WORKING	Y	N
	WHERE WORKING:
	START DATE:
X	COST AND FINES	Y	N
	PAYING WITH FACILITY AGREEMENT	Y	N
	COURT ORDERED DEFERMENT/AGREEMENT	Y	N

REMARKS:
 
A.C.I. FURLOUGH RELEASE PROGRAM REPORT OF DECISION

___ NAME ___ DATE OF BIRTH ___ SECURITY

DATE RECEIVED: ___ HEARING DATE: ___

DECISION: APPROVED ___ DENIED ___ DEFERRED ___

Conditions or reasons for denial of furlough: ___

TO DIRECTOR:

We the undersigned, consisting of at least three (3) voting members of the Classification Board, recommend ___ be included in the Furlough Program under Title 42-56-18 of the General Laws as amended:

___

___

ACTION BY DIRECTOR:

APPROVED ___ DENIED ___

Comments or special conditions: ___

___ DIRECTOR, DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
 
IDENTIFICATION CARD

To be submitted in duplicate to Furlough Supervisor.

NOTE: In filling out application, make use of Furlough Regulations which have been issued to you.

1. ___ Legal Name (Print)   ___ Date of Birth   ___ Custody

2. Category of Furlough Desired: A ___ B ___ C ___ D ___ E ___

3. Residence while on Furlough:

Name of Sponsor: ___ Relationship: ___

Street Address: ___

City or Town: ___ Phone Number: ___

4. Request release on: ___ Date   ___ Time

Return to A.C.I. ___ Date   ___ Time

5. Exact reason(s) for Furlough (Print) ___

6. Transportation Arrangements: ___

7. Clothing Arrangements: ___

8. Do you have funds available for expenses during your furlough? (Explain) ___

9. I hereby certify that I have read the regulations governing furloughs, and I agree if granted a furlough to obey the regulations.

___Witness (Any Department of Corrections Staff Member)   ___ Signature

DAY PASS ___   EXPIRATION ___   SECURITY

DATE

OVERNIGHT ___   PAROLE ___   ___

Form A (Furlough)
 
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
 
ADULT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS FURLOUGH RELEASE PROGRAM

This is to certify ___   Name   is classified to the Furlough Program of the Adult Correctional Institutions and as such is permitted to be free in the community.

___   Day   at ___   Hour   to ___   Day   at ___   Hour

The Chief of Police of ___ City or Town has been notified of his status on program.

He will be residing at ___

Tel. Max. Security Control Center 464 - 2034

Tel. Furlough Supervisor 464 - 2002

___ Name of Sponsor

___ Dtrector/Designee   ___ Date Issued
 
Physical Description

___ Name

___ D.O.B.

___ Height   ___ Weight

___ Eyes   ___ Hair

___ Signature
 
FURLOUGH PROGRAM PERMIT
 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

In accordance with Rhode Island General Laws, Section 13-2-24, the Department of Corrections of the State of Rhode Island hereby issues this permit to ___ to be at liberty under the terms and conditions enumerated below.

This permit is granted subject to the following terms and conditions such the undersigned hereby agrees faithfully to observe:

IS:

Furlough is a privilege, not a right.

Inmate consents to medical examination upon returning to correctional facility, including but not limited to blood and breathalyzer tests and urinalysis, and agrees to cooperate with medical personal during this examination. Inmate also consents to search of persons and possessions upon return.

Inmate agrees to return promptly upon recall by the Director. Inmate agrees to abide by general and special conditions of furlough.

CONDITIONS:

Inmate will obey all laws: Federal, State, and Local.

Inmate will not leave State of Rhode Island or more restricted area as specified in conditions governing individual furlough.

Inmate will avoid questionable resorts and will not associate with bersons known to have criminal records, including other inmates on furlough.

Inmate will not drive a motor vehicle.

Inmate will not indulge in the use of narcotic drugs or intoxicating beverages or aid or abet in the sale and/or delivery of same.

Inmate will not incur debts.

Inmate will make telephone calls to furlough coordinator or assigned facility promptly at times designated during furlough.

Inmate will not convey any messages, written or oral, into or out of the Adult Correctional Institutions to any person, except as specified in these regulations.

Inmate will return to the institution immediately if illness arises and will notify institution immediately if too ill to travel.

Inmate will telephone Furlough Coordinator or assigned facility in case of unforeseen emergency while on furlough.

Inmate will return to the Adult Correctional Institutions at scheduled time. If detained by emergency, will telephone unit of assignment in advance of expiration of furlough and will comply immediately with instructions received.

Inmate will not apply for any type of license unless specifically authorized to do so as condition of furlough.

Inmate will waive extradition to the State of Rhode Island from any arisdiction in or outside the United States where they may be found and also agree not to contest any effort by any jurisdiction to return them to the State of Rhode Island.

Inmate will also obey these special conditions as outlined by the classification Board of the Adult Correctional Institutions and the director of Corrections, State of Rhode Island:

___

The violation by this holder of this permit or any of its terms or condition, or the violation of any laws, shall of itself make void said.

The within permit has been explained to me. I fully understand its and conditions.

___   ___ Signature

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

Department of Corrections

ADULT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

FURLOUGH OFFICE

Box 8249

Cranston, RI. 02920

Dear

___ has requested to participate in the Adult Correctional Furlough Release Program. It is our understanding that you have agreed to be a sponsor for this individual while he/she participates in the Program.

Your authorization by signature is necessary both for his/her release on furlough and for your permission to allow a member of the Department of Corrections' Staff to visit your residence if necessary while ___ participates in the Furlough Program.

Enclosed is a copy of the Terms and Conditions while on furlough for your personal use, and a sponsorship statement that must be signed and returned immediately, as any delay will post-pone the individual's release. At this point I would like to thank you for participating in the Furlough Program and hope that we can work together to make it most successful.

Yours truly,

Joseph Filipkowski,

Furlough Coordinator
 
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
 
FURLOUGH RELEASE PROGRAM
 
SPONSOR SIGNATURE FORM

I, ___, am aware that ___ has applied for a furlough on or about ___ and has listed me as his/her sponsor and my home as his/her residence during his/her furlough.

This procedure is agreeable to me. I also certify that I have received a copy of the TERMS AND CONDITIONS that must be adhered to and I understand them.

Your authorization by signature is necessary both for his/her release on furlough and for your permission to allow a member of the Department of Corrections' staff to visit your residence if necessary while he/she participates in the Furlough Program, thus I agree to waive my right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure guaranteed by the Constitution.

___ SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR

NOTE: This letter is to be signed and returned to:

ADULT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

COMMUNITY CONFINEMENT-FURLOUGH PROGRAM

BERNADETTE GUAY BLDG./WORK RELEASE UNIT

P.O. BOX 8275

CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND 02920

NOTE: This is only a preliminary step in the furlough process. This statement does not denote a guaranteed furlough.
 
FURLOUGH RELEASE PROGRAM FACILITY NOTIFICATION FORM

TO: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ___

SECURITY ___   DATE ___

This is to certify and give notice that ___ is a participant in the Furlough Release Program. He will be released on ___ at ___ and is to return on ___ at ___. He shall be carried on the "count sheet" as a participant in the Furlough Program.

___ FURLOUGH OFFICER

NAME OF APPROVED SPONSOR ___

RESIDENCE OF SPONSOR ___

TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SPONSOR ___

ESCORTED AND PROVISIONS ___

TRANSPORTED BY ___

UNESCORTED ___   RESTRICTIONS ___

CALL IN TIME ___

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLOTHING ___
 
FURLOUGH PROGRAM RESIDENT DATA SHEET

NAME ___

				VIOL.
SECURITY	TYPE	DATES & TIME	RESTRICTIONS	(OVER)	COMMENTS

 
FURLOUGH CALL-IN FORMS

SECURITY: ___   DATE: ___

	SCHEDULED	ACTUAE
NAME	CALL-IN	CALL-IN	PHONE NO.	LOCATION	RETURN CALL

 
AFFIDAVIT

I, ___, do heneby centiby and awear that I have read Rhode Island General Laws 15-1-1 through 15-1-6 and I am eligible, in accondance with the provisions of the above named statutes, to manny ___, my intended spouse.

Specilleally, I hereby swear and certify that:

1. I am not presently married.

2. My intended spouse is not presently married.

3. My marriage to the above-named person would not be illegal on otherwise void as a matter of law.

4. I will comply/have complied with the requirements of Rhode Island General Laws 15-2-1 through 15-3-6 as applicable, namely, to obtain a marriage license, undergo physical exam and blood test and obtained the services of a properly licensed penson to perform the marriage.

I understand that my bunlough is conditioned upon the truthfulness of these assentions and that any balse statements made by me whether knowingly on unknowingly ane grounds for an immediate revocation of my bunlough. I further understand that the granting of a bunlough may be subject to whateven conditions the Director, on his designee, may deem appropriate to impose.

___   DATE

___ WITHESS   ___ DATE

We, ___, make affidavit and say:

1. That since ___, we have regarded each other as husband and wife.

2. That since that date we have told our friends and acquaintances that we are married and have been so regarded in the community.

3. That since ___, we have lived together as husband and wife at ___.

We affirm that neither of us is married to another person and that the marriage relationship has been consummated.

We state that the preparation and signing of this affidavit has been our free act and deed.

___ Signature

___ Signature

Subscribed and sworn to before me by ___

___ Maiden Name

___ Notary Public
 
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
 
NOTIFICATION OF VICTIMS WITH NO CONTACT ORDERS

DATE: ___

TO: ___

ADDRESS: ___

ZIP CODE: ___

SUBJECT: NO CONTACT ORDER # ___

All inmates classified to Work Release who are being considered for a job or social furlough or for placement in Home Confinement who have been convicted of domestic violence (RIGL § 12-29-2, Domestic Violence Prevention Act) will be subject to the following condition prior to community placement.

In all cases, the victim will be notified that the Department intends to supervise the defendant in the community and that it is our policy to notify the victim. All victims will be given the opportunity to raise any concerns they may have subject to further investigation and action by the Department consistent with public safety.

As a result of this policy, a questionnaire is attached which gives you the opportunity to state your objection to an individual's placement in a community program or for restrictions you may want placed on an individual while s/he participates in a community program. Please send completed copy to:

Defendant's Name: ___   DOB: ___

Date of Sentence: ___

Length of Sentence: ___

Parole Date (If applicable): ___

Good Time Release Date: ___

In regard to the above-stated individual, I, ___

[] have   [] do not have any

objections to his/her participating in a community release program. I would, however, like the following restrictions placed on this individual:

[] No contact with myself or members of my immediate family;

[] No release to certain communities in the State;

[] No letters or telephone calls to my residence or work place while s/he participates in community release.

[] Other: ___

The individual will be subject to the restrictions decided upon after investigation and will be subject to disciplinary procedures if not adhered to.

___ Signature   ___ Date

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

Department of Corrections

Policy and Development

COMMUNITY CONFINEMENT

Furlough Program

75 Howard Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 464-2002

___ DATE

COMPENSATION FOR ESCORTED FURLOUGH

According to Rhode Island General Law, Section 42-56-18, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections may make an appropriate charge for the necessary expenses of accompanying a person on furlough.

In accordance to this law, I, ___, accept the following payment arrangement.

I shall reimburse the Department of Corrections at the rate of ___ per hour, per officer, per four hour increments and at ___ per mile for distance traveled or at a flat rate of ___.

___ SIGNATURE

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER:

TIME OUT: ___   TIME RETURNED: ___

ODOMETER READING: ___   FINISH ___

In receipt of money in the amount of ___.

___ Rhode Island Department of Corrections
 
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
 
FURLOUGH RELEASE PROGRAM
 
OUT OF STATE SPONSOR REGULATIONS

I, ___, am aware ___ has applied for furlough release on or about ___ and has listed me as his/her sponsor during his/her furlough. I will abide by the following regulations while he/she participates in the program.

1. The Furlough Program is restricted to the State of Rhode Island. Individuals accepting to be sponsors for residents on furlough are also restricted to the State of Rhode Island and all travel is restricted on a twenty-four hour basis to the area to which the furlough is assigned.

2. Any sponsor living within a fifty (50) mile radius of institutions must continue to visit at least twice a month.

3. Sponsors must accompany residents at all times while on furlough. The furlough officer or officer in charge of facility may call or visit the sites of furlough to determine adherence to this policy.

4. In any case of illness or emergency in which sponsor must surrender abruptly his/her duties as sponsor, a telephone call is to be made to the facility either by sponsor or resident to explain circumstances. The resident will return to the institutions immediately under these conditions.

I, ___ understand these regulations and will comply with them during the period of this furlough. Any violation on my part will result in disciplinary action against the resident.
 
FURLOUGH PROGRAM
 
R.I. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
 
CATEGORY C - JOB/EDUCATION INTERVIEW

DATE: ___

DATE OF INTERVIEW: ___   SCHEDULED TIME: ___

NAME: ___   D.O.B.: ___

TRANSPORTATION (Method): ___

SPONSOR NAME: ___

ADDRESS: ___

PHONE: ___

NAME OF EMPLOYER: ___

ADDRESS: ___

PHONE: ___

INTERVIEWER NAME: (print) ___

INTERVIEWER SIGNATURE: ___

TIME ARRIVED: ___   TIME DEPARTED: ___

(RETURN THIS FORM WHEN RETURNING FROM JOB FURLOUGH)

___

CONTROL CENTER OFFICER:

TIME DEPARTED: ___   TIME RETURNED: ___
 
FURLOUGH PROGRAM MONTHLY REPORT

DATE FROM: ___ TO ___

Number of furlough assignments during period: ___

Number of furloughs in each category:

A: ___ B: ___

C: ___ D: ___

E: ___ F: ___

Number of new crimes charged: ___

Number of escapes: ___

ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATIONS ___

1.	Institutional disciplinary reports:	___
2.	Institutional disciplinary convictions:	___
3.	Late in returning:	___
4.	Under drugs or alcohol influence:	___
5.	Out of bounds:	___
6.	Illegal association:	___
7.	Failure to call:	___
8.	Late call:	___
9.	Community complaint:	___
10.	Failure to follow instructions:	___
11.	Conveying contraband:	___
12.	Falsifying information:	___

TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS THIS PERIOD:   ___

TOTAL NUMBER OF FURLOUGH ASSIGNMENTS THIS PERIOD:   ___

TOTAL NUMBER OF FURLOUGH DENIALS OR DEFERRALS THIS PERIOD: ___
 
FURLOUGH PROGRAM
 
CUMULATIVE REPORT

PERIOD: FROM ___   TO ___

Total number of furlough applications:   ___

Total number of furlough assignments:   ___

Total number of furlough assignments by category; A___ B___

C___ D___

E___ F___

Total number of denials or deferrals:   ___

Total number of escorted furloughs:   ___

Correctional Officers___ Staff___

Total number of unescorted furloughs:   ___

Total number of overnight furloughs:   ___

Total number of crimes charged:   ___
 
DESCRIPTION OF CRIMES CHARGED

1.	Possession of marijuana	___
2.	Larceny	___
3.	Possession of drugs	___
4.	Unarmed robbery	___
5.	Assault	___
6.	Possession of weapon	___
7.	Breaking & entering	___
8.	Shoplifting	___
9.	Driving with suspended licence	___
10.	Possession of stolen M.V.	___
11.	Malicious damage	___
12.	Possession of needle/syringe	___
13.	Resisting arrest	___
14.	Assault on C.O.	___
15.	Disorderly conduct	___
16.	Assault on Police	___
17.	Sexual assault	___
18.	Burglary	___

Total number of Convictions:   ___

Total number of escapes:   ___

Total number of Administrative Violations:   ___

1.	Institutional Disciplinary reports	___
2.	Institutional Disciplinary convictions	___
3.	Late in returning	___
4.	Under influence of drugs or alcohol	___
5.	Out of bounds	___
6.	Illegal association	___
7.	Failure to call	___
8.	Late call	___
9.	Community complaint	___
10.	Failure to follow instructions	___
11.	Falsifying information	___
12.	Conveying contraband	___

COMMENTS BY FURLOUGH COORDINATOR:

1. ___ IS THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE FURLOUGH PROGRAM.

2. ___ DIFFERENT RESIDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE FURLOUGH PROGRAM ON SOCIAL FURLOUGHS.

3. ___ OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED.
 
INMATE FURLOUGH PROGRAM
 
SPECIAL ORDERS FOR ESCORTED FURLOUGHS

When ever an inmate is furloughed by the Department, correctional officer staff shall adhere to the following policy with respect to custody:

A. High Security Inmates shall be accompanied by not less than two (2) uniformed Correctional Officers, one of whom is armed at all times.

Restraints will remain in place during the furlough at all times.

State and local police shall be notified of pending furlough and specific time and place by Superior Officer of Facility.

B. Maximum, Medium, and Intake Inmates shall be accompanied by not less than two (2) uniformed Correctional Officers, one of whom is armed at all times.

Restraints will remain in place during the furlough at all times.

State and local police shall be notified at the discretion of the Director or his/her designee by Superior Officer of facility.

C. Use of Restraints for Furlough:

1. Cuffs

2. Belly Chains

3. Shackles

4. Knee Braces

R.I.G.L. §§ 42-56-10(v), 42-56-18, 42-56-21

Effective Date: January 29, 1982
Amended: August 25, 1993
March 12, 1998