Subdivision 1. Authority. If consistent with the public interest, the commissioner may, under rules prescribed by the commissioner, furlough any inmate in custody to any point within the state for up to five days. A furlough may be granted to assist the inmate with family needs, personal health needs, or reintegration into society. No inmate may receive more than three furloughs under this section within any 12-month period. The provisions of this section shall also apply to those inmates convicted of offenses prior to May 1, 1980.
Subd. 2. Health care. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 1, if the commissioner determines that the inmate requires health care not available at the state correctional institution, the commissioner may grant the inmate the furloughs necessary to provide appropriate noninstitutional or extrainstitutional health care.
1978 c 723 art 1 s 7; 1981 c 192 s 19; 1986 c 444
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 241 - 244 — Corrections
Chapter 244 — Criminal Sentences, Release
Section 244.03 — Rehabilitative Programs.
Section 244.035 — Sanctions Related To Litigation.
Section 244.05 — Supervised Release Term.
Section 244.051 — Early Reports Of Missing Offenders.
Section 244.0513 — Conditional Release Of Nonviolent Controlled Substance Offenders; Treatment.
Section 244.052 — Predatory Offenders; Notice.
Section 244.0521 — Training Materials On The Dangers Of Predatory Offenders.
Section 244.053 — Notice Of Release Of Certain Offenders.
Section 244.054 — Discharge Plans; Mentally Ill Offenders.
Section 244.056 — Predatory Offender; Seeking Housing In Different Jurisdiction.
Section 244.057 — Predatory Offender; Household With Children.
Section 244.08 — Commissioner Of Corrections.
Section 244.085 — Felony Dwi Report.
Section 244.09 — Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Section 244.10 — Sentencing Hearing; Deviation From Guidelines.
Section 244.101 — Sentencing Of Felony Offenders Who Commit Offenses On And After August 1, 1993.
Section 244.11 — Appellate Review Of Sentence.
Section 244.12 — Intensive Community Supervision.
Section 244.13 — Intensive Community Supervision And Intensive Supervised Release.
Section 244.14 — Intensive Community Supervision; Basic Elements.
Section 244.15 — Intensive Community Supervision; Phases I To Iv.
Section 244.17 — Challenge Incarceration Program.
Section 244.171 — Challenge Incarceration Program; Basic Elements.
Section 244.172 — Challenge Incarceration Program; Phases I To Iii.
Section 244.173 — Challenge Incarceration Program; Evaluation And Report.
Section 244.18 — Local Correctional Fees; Imposition On Offenders.
Section 244.19 — Probation Officers.
Section 244.196 — Definitions.
Section 244.197 — Initiation Of Sanctions Conference.
Section 244.198 — Participation In Sanctions Conference.
Section 244.199 — Election Not To Participate.
Section 244.1995 — Sanctions Conference Procedures.
Section 244.20 — Probation Supervision.
Section 244.21 — Information On Offenders Under Supervision; Reports.
Section 244.22 — Probation Service Providers; Caseload Reduction Grant Money.
Section 244.24 — Classification System For Adult Offenders.
Section 244.32 — Alternatives To Incarceration Pilot Program.