{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-24-251.02","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 24-251.02","heading":"Authority to grant furloughs.","body":"(a)\nThe Director may grant a resocialization furlough to any eligible resident for the purposes specified in this subchapter and according to the procedures provided for in this subchapter. The decision to grant or deny a furlough shall not be made on the basis of rewarding a resident for good behavior nor for punishing misbehavior. Furloughs shall not be used to shorten sentences; any resident furloughed shall be considered, while on furlough, to still be in custody, and time spent on furlough shall be credited toward the remainder of the resident's sentence.\n\n(b)\nFor the purposes of this subchapter, an eligible resident shall be any resident who:\n(1)\nHas attained minimum custody status;\n(2)\nHas demonstrated responsible attitudes and behavior in the institution or facility so that there is reasonable assurance that the resident will comply fully with the conditions of the furlough;\n(3)\nHas received, where applicable, a favorable recommendation by the appropriate committee; and\n(4)\nIs mentally, physically, and financially capable of completing the furlough without escort or assistance from any officer or employee of the Department after the resident's release from the institution or facility.\n\n(c)\nAny individual who is incarcerated in any institution or facility operated by the Department after being convicted of having violated either § 22-2101 (relating to first degree murder), § 22-2102 (relating to first degree murder), or § 22-2103 (relating to second degree murder), § 22-4801 [repealed] (relating to rape), or § 22-3801 [repealed] (relating to indecent acts with a minor) shall not be eligible for any furlough under the provisions of this subchapter, except where such individual is within 12 months of a firm release date.\n\n(d)\nAny eligible resident who is within 12 months of a firm release date or who is participating in an approved work training or higher education program may be considered for 1 furlough per month. All other eligible residents may be considered for 1 furlough every 3 months.","path":["Title 24. Prisoners and Their Treatment.","Chapter 2. Prisons and Prisoners.","Subchapter VI. Resocialization Furlough Program."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/24-251.02","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"acc0d6d21ebcc1a2de58ebb237897c885a513887c2de0f3922340d23848a264b","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-24-251.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-24-251.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}