Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62070.6.3 Initiating Prerelease Leave

• Parole Agent

  • A prerelease TCLTemporary Community Leave may be initiated by either parole or institution staff upon request of the inmate.

  • When TCLTemporary Community Leave is initiated by paroles and the inmate is in an institution, the Parole Agent shall be responsible for verifying that the request is valid through field contacts and other necessary methods. The Parole Agent shall supply institution staff with all available information; i.e., names and addresses of all contacts to be made by the inmate, reasons for TCLTemporary Community Leave, itinerary to be followed, and recommended length of leave to accomplish the purposes outlined.

• Caseworker

  • When the TCLTemporary Community Leave is initiated from an institution, the caseworker shall contact the assigned Parole Agent, outline the reasons and information concerning the prerelease leave request and obtain the agent’s agreement on the necessity for the leave. Whether institution or parole initiated, approval for the leave shall be required by both the Warden and the parole unit supervisor.