Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.91-005 - Funds/Clothing for Released Inmates

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
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		  Funds/Clothing for Released Inmates
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction is vested with the authority to
			 promulgate this Administrative Regulation by Act 50 of 1968, First
			 Extraordinary Session, as amended.
II.
PURPOSE
:
This Administrative Regulation establishes the policy by which
			 the Arkansas Department of Correction provides funds and required clothing to
			 inmates upon release from custody of the Arkansas Department of
			 Correction.
III.
APPLICABILITY
:
This Administrative Regulation applies to departmental staff and
			 all inmates.
IV.
DEFINITION
:
A.
		  Release:
1. An inmate who is discharged from
		  Department of Correction jurisdiction due to expiration of sentence.
2. An inmate who is paroled as determined by
		  Arkansas Codes.
V.
POLICY
:
To provide funds and required clothing to inmates upon release
			 from custody of the Arkansas Department of Correction.
VI.
PROCEDURES
:
A. Funds
Funds will be provided for the sole purpose of securing
			 transportation from a unit/center of the Department of Correction to the
			 inmate's place of residence.
1.
		  Inmates who are to be released to a detainer will not be provided funds upon
		  release from custody of the Department of Correction.
2. Inmates participating in the Department of
		  Correction Work/Study Release Program immediately preceding release will not be
		  provided funds upon release from the custody of the Department of Correction
		  unless an exception is made by the Director.
3. Inmates who have not been incarcerated in
		  a Department of Correction prison facility will not be provided funds upon
		  release.
4. Upon release, each
		  inmate, unless disqualified to receive funds as specified in VI. A. (1), (2),
		  and (3), will receive an amount approved by the Board of Correction from
		  sources of funds as determined by the Director to be allowable within current
		  and future budgetary constraints of the Department. Issuance of checks to
		  accomplish the intent of this Administrative Regulation will be accomplished in
		  accordance with the procedures established by the Department's Administrative
		  Services Division.
B.
		  Clothing
In the event of legitimate need for issuance of clothing to the
			 inmate, clothing will be provided from other than state supported
			 sources.
Upon being notified of an inmate's release date, the
			 Warden/Center Supervisor or his/her designee will determine the inmate's need
			 for clothing upon the inmates's release. The inmate should be asked if he/she
			 desires such clothing and, if so, his/her wardrobe should be examined to
			 determine whether or not there is legitimate need. This determination is based
			 on what personal clothing he/she has and its condition. If deemed necessary,
			 the Department of Correction will furnish the proper size clothing appropriate
			 for the season and current weather conditions.
Board of Correction Approval Date: 02/26/91
Attorney General Review Date: 02/26/91
Date Filed Secy of State: 02/27/91
Supersedes: AR 814
Dated: 07/13/85