Iowa Administrative Rules (Last Updated: December 07, 2016) |
Department 201. Corrections Department |
Chapter 20. INSTITUTIONS ADMINISTRATION |
Section 201.20.12. Furloughs.
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20.12(1) Furloughs are a privilege, not a right, and may be denied or canceled at any time for reasons deemed sufficient by the warden/superintendent. Reasons for denial or cancellation shall be given to the offender.
20.12(2) Emergency family furlough shall be considered in the event of a death or imminent death in the immediate family.
20.12(3) Emergency medical furlough is for those offenders whose medical condition has deteriorated to the point of incapacitation or to a comatose state.
20.12(4) Both emergency family furloughs and emergency medical furloughs shall have approval of the warden/superintendent and the respective regional deputy director.
20.12(5) Furloughs are additionally governed by the provisions of the department’s furlough policy IS-RL-04.