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§ 41-24-109. Monitoring of Contractor Performance — Reports

In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by law, the commissioner shall monitor any contracts with prison contractors providing correctional services and shall report at least annually, or as requested, to the state and local government committee of the senate and the committee of the house of representatives having oversight over corrections or any […]

§ 41-23-204. Furloughs — Grounds and Conditions

A furlough pursuant to this compact may be granted to an inmate for the following reasons: To visit a critically ill relative; or To attend a funeral of a relative. A furlough among states which are party to the compact shall be granted for a period not to exceed four (4) days, including travel time. […]

§ 41-23-205. Procedures in Emergency Circumstances

In emergency circumstances, as defined in § 41-23-204, the appropriate official of the sending state shall, prior to granting such furlough: Verify the legitimacy of the request; and Upon verification, immediately notify and secure the consent of the receiving state.

§ 41-23-206. Supplemental Agreements

The appropriate official of a party state may supplement but in no way abrogate the provisions of this compact through one (1) or more contracts with any other party state for the furlough of inmates. The contracts may provide for: Duration; Terms and conditions of the furlough; Report of violations and escapes by furloughees; Costs, […]

§ 41-23-207. Jurisdiction Over Liability for Furloughed Inmates

As provided for by the laws, rules, and regulations of the sending state, the inmate on furlough will at all times be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate officials and authorized persons of the sending state, who shall retain the powers over the inmates on furlough that they would normally exercise over the inmate […]

§ 41-23-208. Costs Arising From Furlough

Costs arising out of a grant of a furlough for transportation, lodgings, meals and other related expenses shall be the sole responsibility of the inmate on furlough. Extraordinary costs, other than those specified in subsection (a) arising from the grant of furlough among party states, shall be the sole responsibility of the sending state. Such […]

§ 41-23-103. Powers of Commissioner of Correction

The commissioner of correction is authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the compact in every particular and may, in the commissioner’s discretion, delegate this authority to the deputy commissioner of correction. The commissioner shall make a written report to the speakers of the senate and the […]