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Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 11 – Temporary Removals

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62070.4.2.2 Employee Criteria/Custodial Escort

  • Peace officer staff properly trained and certified in the escort of inmates, and exempt from provisions of the FLSAFair Labor Standards Act may volunteer their time for the purpose of escorting indigent inmates.

  • Volunteer Escorts

    • Employees who voluntarily escort without monetary compensation shall be considered “on-duty” during the period of such assignment.

  • Transportation

    • Transportation for escorted TCLs shall be by state vehicle or public transportation. Transportation for indigent inmates with volunteer escort shall be by state vehicle only. The most direct route of travel shall be used by escorting staff. Escorting staff shall maintain strict adherence to the TCLTemporary Community Leave itinerary. Deviation from established itinerary shall be permitted for genuine emergencies only.

  • Overnight Lodging

    • Escorted leaves for a period longer than 16 hours shall require prior confirmed arrangements for overnight housing in a departmental institution or county jail facility within the TCLTemporary Community Leave area.