Section 22.05.326. Short-duration furlough.

	(a)  A short-duration furlough is an authorized leave of absence from a correctional facility for a purpose as set out in AS 33.30.101(a)(1) - (5), (7) and (8), for a period not to exceed 12 hours at any one time, except for  
		(1) family visitation, which may not exceed one week or occur more frequently than once each four-month period; or  
		(2) medical treatment, for which the furlough may not last longer than necessary for the treatment.  
	(b)  Except for a short-duration furlough involving family visitation, the regional director may grant an eligible sentenced prisoner a short-duration furlough in accordance with (d) of this section. The decision of the regional director may be appealed to the deputy commissioner.  
	(c)  The deputy commissioner may grant an eligible sentenced prisoner a short-duration furlough involving family visitation in accordance with (d) of this section. The decision of the deputy commissioner may not be appealed.  
	(d)  To be eligible for consideration for a short-duration furlough, the prisoner must  
		(1) be classified at the community custody level;  
		(2) not have a pending disciplinary action, and must not have been found guilty of a major or high-moderate infraction within the past 120 days; and  
		(3) agree in writing to abide by the conditions established for the prisoner's behavior while on furlough.  

Authorities

33.30.011;33.30.021;33.30.101;33.30.121;44.28.030

Notes

Reference

22 AAC 05.316
22 AAC 05.331

Authority

AS 33.30.011 AS 33.30.021 AS 33.30.101 AS 33.30.121 AS 44.28.030

History

Eff. 1/9/87, Register 101