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 facility operated by the Health and Human Services Commission; (3) attend a funeral or visit a critically ill relative; or (4) participate in a programmatic activity sanctioned by the department. (b) The department 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 department, even if the defendant is not under physical guard while furloughed.
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