§ 11-10-14-3 — Application; eligibility

(a) An offender who wishes to reside in a
transitional dormitory must submit a written application to the director
of the transitional dormitory. An application must be on a form
prescribed by the department.
(b) The director shall review each application and, not more than
thirty (30) days after receipt of the application, issue a written decision
to the offender.
(c) The director may determine eligibility based on the following
criteria:
(1) A preference shall be given to an offender who has less than
twenty-four (24) months until the offender's expected release date.
(2) Previous disciplinary action taken against an offender under
IC 11-11-5-3.
(3) Security risks presented by admitting an offender to a
transitional dormitory.
(4) An offender's demonstrated interest in the programs offered by
a transitional dormitory.
(5) An offender's previous attempts to reside in a transitional
dormitory at any penal facility.
(6) Other criteria developed by the department.
(d) An offender being treated under IC 11-10-4 is ineligible for
placement in a transitional dormitory unless a psychiatrist treating the
offender certifies to the director at or near the time the offender submits
an application under subsection (a) that the offender can meaningfully
participate in the programs offered by a transitional dormitory.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.213-2005, SEC.1.