| Criteria for Participation |
Inmates in minimum custody
level III who have maintained this status for ninety (90) days and are
within twelve (12) months of a release or parole eligibility date are
eligible for
consideration for home leaves. In addition, the inmate must be infraction
free for 90 days. The
inmate must make a formal request in writing about program participation.
The
facility Superintendent will request the appropriate staff to conduct an
investigation. In determining
whether to grant the request, issues that are considered include the
inmate’s
behavior, performance in their work and program activities, reports
from prison counselors, work
supervisors, community volunteer and custodial recommendations. The home
leave sponsor is restricted to adult (21 years of age or older) immediate
family members or others
who have acted in the place parents where such relationships can be
verified.
Additionally the existing relationship between the inmate and
prospective family member sponsor
should prove to be overall positive and supportive. |
| Program Operation |
The Home Leave Sponsor
notifies the prison facility Home Leave Coordinator when they want a leave
to occur. Visits are restricted specifically to the home of the family
sponsor. Going to any other location requires prior approval. Inmates must
go directly to the specified location in the agreement and return to the
prison facility using an approved
method of transportation. The frequency of home leaves varies and is
determined by the policy for each participant.
Contact Person for Policy Interpretation/Assistance
Family Services Administrator
Division of Prisons, Program Services
840 W. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-838-4000
Fax: 919-715-5094
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