Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62070.8.3.1 Time and Travel Limits (Reentry Leaves)

• Although no leaves will be approved for periods longer than necessary to accomplish the stated purposes, the following maximum limits shall apply:

  • Furloughs.

    • Furlough leaves for attending established work, academic or vocational training programs shall be limited to twelve hours per day.

  • Short Term Facility Leaves (passes).

    • Limited to six hours per day.

  • Family Leaves/Prerelease Planning.

    • Leaves for purposes of re-establishing family ties and special preplanning leaves requiring an extended absence to accomplish shall be limited to thirty-six hours.

  • Family emergency.

    • Family emergency TCLs shall be limited to the time necessary to complete the purpose however not more than seventy-two hours.

• Travel Limits

  • All temporary leaves from a reentry facility (excluding emergency leaves) shall be limited to a thirty-mile radius unless a longer distance is specifically approved in writing by the supervisor/facility manager.

• Advance Notice Requirements (Inmate)

  • It shall be the inmate’s responsibility to make advance requests for specific types of leaves within the following minimum time periods:

    • Less than twelve hours; twelve hours in advance.

    • Overnight; forty-eight hours in advance.