Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 507.031. Furlough Program

Sec. 507.031. FURLOUGH PROGRAM. (a) The director of a state jail felony facility may grant a furlough to a defendant so that the defendant may:
(1) obtain a medical diagnosis or medical treatment;
(2) obtain treatment and supervision at a Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation facility;
(3) attend a funeral or visit a critically ill relative; or
(4) participate in a programmatic activity sanctioned by the state jail division.
(b) The state jail division shall adopt policies for the administration of the furlough program.
(c) A defendant furloughed under this section is considered to be in the custody of the state jail division, even if the defendant is not under physical guard while furloughed.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1.099, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 507.028 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(43), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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