Section 381.04. Purpose.

 

(1)  Furlough, offgrounds leave, and trial visit programs are intended to promote the treatment and program needs and community reintegration of youth by permitting qualified youth to experience an authorized absence from an institution.

(2)  A furlough or offgrounds leave may be granted for any of the following purposes:

(a) To attend the funeral of a close family member.

(b) To visit a terminally ill close family member.

(c) To respond to a request from law enforcement officials or to make a court appearance.

(d) To attend educational, social, therapeutic, athletic or recreational events.

(e) To participate in a structured work program.

(f) To be interviewed by a prospective employer or educational official who requests the interview to determine an appropriate work release or study release placement.

(g) For medical purposes.

(h) To participate in activities deemed appropriate by the superintendent.

(i) To participate in community and family reintegration.

(3)  The department uses a trial visit to evaluate a placement in the community, either at the youth's home or in an alternate care placement, and to provide a period of time for a youth to adjust to a placement.

(4)  A superintendent shall make institution policies and procedures regarding furloughs, offgrounds leave and trial visits available to youth.

Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534 , eff. 7-1-00.