2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 11. CORRECTIONS
ARTICLE 10. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 10. TEMPORARY RELEASE.DELINQUENT OFFENDERS

IC 11-10-10
Chapter 10. Temporary Release.Delinquent Offenders

IC 11-10-10-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to committed delinquent offenders.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.

IC 11-10-10-2
Purpose and period of time
Sec. 2. The department may temporarily release an offender from a correctional facility or program for a designated purpose and period of time, in Indiana, either alone or accompanied by a department employee or other custodial agent:
(1) to attend or make arrangements for attending an academic or vocational training institution or program, including attendance in a public school;
(2) to obtain or make arrangements for obtaining medical, psychiatric, or psychological services, including treatment for drug addiction or alcoholism;
(3) to work or make arrangements for employment;
(4) to visit a close relative who is seriously ill;
(5) to visit his immediate family;
(6) to attend the funeral of a close relative;
(7) to make preparations for release or discharge;
(8) for recreational purposes;
(9) to return to his home or other place authorized by the department during what appears to be his terminal illness; or
(10) for any other purpose the department determines to be in the best interest of the offender and the public.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.

IC 11-10-10-3
Directives
Sec. 3. The department may establish directives governing the implementation of this chapter, including an offender's eligibility for, and conduct while on, temporary release. For purposes of IC 4-22-2, the term "directive" as used in this subsection relates solely to internal policy and procedure not having the force of law.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.3.