CHAPTER 10. TEMPORARY RELEASE.DELINQUENT OFFENDERS

IC 11-10-10
    Chapter 10. Temporary Release.Delinquent Offenders

IC 11-10-10-1
Application of chapter
    Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to committed delinquentoffenders.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.

IC 11-10-10-2
Purpose and period of time
    Sec. 2. The department may temporarily release an offender froma correctional facility or program for a designated purpose and periodof time, in Indiana, either alone or accompanied by a departmentemployee or other custodial agent:
        (1) to attend or make arrangements for attending an academicor vocational training institution or program, includingattendance in a public school;
        (2) to obtain or make arrangements for obtaining medical,psychiatric, or psychological services, including treatment fordrug addiction or alcoholism;
        (3) to work or make arrangements for employment;
        (4) to visit a close relative who is seriously ill;
        (5) to visit his immediate family;
        (6) to attend the funeral of a close relative;
        (7) to make preparations for release or discharge;
        (8) for recreational purposes;
        (9) to return to his home or other place authorized by thedepartment during what appears to be his terminal illness; or
        (10) for any other purpose the department determines to be inthe best interest of the offender and the public.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.

IC 11-10-10-3
Directives
    Sec. 3. The department may establish directives governing theimplementation of this chapter, including an offender's eligibility for,and conduct while on, temporary release. For purposes of IC 4-22-2,the term "directive" as used in this subsection relates solely tointernal policy and procedure not having the force of law.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.