WAC 137-60-060. Furlough of person confined in state correctional institution—Duration

(1) Furloughs may not exceed thirty days at a given time or a total of sixty days in any twelve-month period. The sixty day total is designed to permit a reasonable pattern of short releases over the course of a year, or an extended period of release for special placement on furlough status in preparation for work release, training release, parole planning, medical treatment not available in a state facility, or a combination of these reasons. (2) First and second furloughs will not exceed five days absent unusual circumstances. (3) Emergency furloughs will be limited to forty-eight hours plus travel time absent unusual circumstances. (4) Any furlough may be extended by the institution superintendent or work/training release supervisor within the maximum time limits set by this section.