New Hampshire § 623-A:2 Eligibility for Approved Absence

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 623-A:2 — Eligibility for Approved Absence

New Hampshire § 623-A:2

Title LXCORRECTION AND PUNISHMENT

Ch. 623-AAPPROVED ABSENCES FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISONS

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 623-A:2 (2026).

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I. Upon the application of an inmate, the commissioner of corrections may grant an approved absence if he determines that the inmate:

(a)Is serving the last 90 days of his sentence;

(b)Pursuant to RSA 651:25, is on work or study release or is a resident of a community correctional center or halfway house;

(c)Is physically and mentally capable of conducting himself during an approved absence without escort; and

(d)Has demonstrated a level of responsibility which provides reasonable assurance that he will comply fully with the requirements of approved absence and will not jeopardize the safety of persons or property in the community. II. If otherwise eligible under subparagraphs I(a), (b), (c) and (d), inmates confined at the state prison or other institution under the control of the com

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I. Upon the application of an inmate, the commissioner of corrections may grant an approved absence if he determines that the inmate:
(a) Is serving the last 90 days of his sentence;
(b) Pursuant to RSA 651:25, is on work or study release or is a resident of a community correctional center or halfway house;
(c) Is physically and mentally capable of conducting himself during an approved absence without escort; and
(d) Has demonstrated a level of responsibility which provides reasonable assurance that he will comply fully with the requirements of approved absence and will not jeopardize the safety of persons or property in the community.
II. If otherwise eligible under subparagraphs I(a), (b), (c) and (d), inmates confined at the state prison or other institution under the control of the commissioner of corrections under RSA 622-A may be eligible for approved absence only if, upon the request of the commissioner of corrections, the sending state authorizes such approved absence.