240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-40-00-2.8

Current through November 7, 2024
Section 240-RICR-40-00-2.8 - Furloughs for Out-of-State Transfers
A. 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.
B. 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 statues of that state.
1. 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.
2. 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.
C. 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.
1. Approval for furloughs must be obtained from both states.

240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-40-00-2.8