Miscellaneous Regulations

(1) An inmate being considered for furlough must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in 103 CMR 463.07. (2) An inmate must be physically and mentallycapable ofsuccessfully completing a furlough without escort. (3) An inmate shall be responsible for making arrangements for safe and reliable transportation while on furlough, except in the case of emergency furlough under escort. Transportation shall no be provided by a department employee, except for an emergency furlough under escort. (4) An inmate released on furlough shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of the furlough. Only medical expenses for substantial injuries or illnesses that required immediate or emergency attention while the inmate was on furlough shall be considered the responsibility of the Department. (5) Transfer of inmates. (a) When an inmate of a state correctional facility is transferred to or housed in a county correctionalfacilitywithanapproved furlough pending, the Superintendent of the receiving facility may honor said furlough, or require that the inmate reapply according to 103 CMR 463.12(2). (b) When an inmate of a state correctional facility is transferred to a state correctional facility, the rules and regulations set forth in 103 CMR 463.00 shall be fully applicable. (6) Furlough itineraries shall be consistent with those reasons specified in 103 CMR 463.07(2) and shall includeactivities which are of a programmatic nature, consistent with rehabilitation of the offender. (7) All inmates being considered for a furlough shall be required to sign waivers granting their proposed sponsor access to their CORI records. (8) All interviews with inmates or sponsors by either a Superintendent or Furlough Coordinator shall be documented and made a permanent part of the inmate's furlough folder.