Sec. 3. (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.
As added by P.L.213-2005, SEC.1.