Section 623-A:9 – Interpretation of Chapter.
623-A:9 Interpretation of Chapter. – This chapter shall not be interpreted as establishing any rights to approved absence, but only as authorizing establishment of provisions for approved absence as part of a program for rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into the community. This chapter does not affect nor is it affected by the provisions […]
Section 623-B:1 – Definitions.
623-B:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the state department of corrections. II. "Department" means the department of corrections. III. "Inmate" means a person confined to a correctional facility as the result of conviction of a crime or violation of parole or probation, or an offender sentenced to a […]
Section 623-A:1 – Authority to Establish Regulations.
623-A:1 Authority to Establish Regulations. – The commissioner of corrections is hereby authorized to establish rules permitting approved absences of eligible inmates who are in his official custody. The rules shall be subject to the limitations, restrictions and conditions of this chapter and may impose additional limitations, restrictions or conditions. The rules may be […]
Section 623-A:2 – Eligibility for Approved Absence.
623-A:2 Eligibility for Approved Absence. – I. Upon the application of an inmate, the commissioner of corrections may grant an approved absence if he determines that the inmate: (a) Is serving the last 90 days of his sentence; (b) Pursuant to RSA 651:25, is on work or study release or is a resident of […]
Section 623-A:3 – Purposes of Approved Absence.
623-A:3 Purposes of Approved Absence. – I. An eligible inmate may be considered for approved absence only for the following purposes: (a) Visits with the inmate’s family. (b) Attendance at the funeral of a close relative. (c) Obtaining medical treatment. (d) Seeking or securing employment. (e) Seeking or securing admission to an educational or […]
Section 623-A:4 – Duration of Approved Absence.
623-A:4 Duration of Approved Absence. – Every approved absence shall be for a specified period of time which shall be no longer than necessary to accomplish the purpose of the approved absence. An approved absence shall not exceed 7 days except where necessary for extended medical treatment. An approved absence once begun may be […]
Section 622-A:3 – Authority of Commissioner of Corrections.
622-A:3 Authority of Commissioner of Corrections. – The commissioner of corrections is hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the compact in every particular. Source. 1961, 101:1, eff. May 4, 1961.
Section 622-B:1 – Name.
622-B:1 Name. – This chapter may be cited as the national interstate corrections compact. Source. 1979, 111:1, eff. July 20, 1979.
Section 622-B:2 – Compact.
622-B:2 Compact. – The national interstate corrections compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with any other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: Interstate Corrections Compact Article I Purpose and Policy The party states, desiring by common action to fully utilize and improve their institutional […]
Section 622-B:3 – Duty of the Commissioner of Corrections.
622-B:3 Duty of the Commissioner of Corrections. – The commissioner of corrections is authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to implement this compact and he may, in his discretion, delegate this authority to other persons. Source. 1979, 111:1, eff. July 20, 1979.