TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Caption
2. Motion for Furlough / Temporary Release
3. Defendant/Inmate Information
4. Grounds for Furlough
5. Statutory and Regulatory Authority
6. Proposed Conditions of Furlough
7. Risk Assessment
8. Supporting Documentation
9. Proposed Order
10. Certificate of Service
11. Alabama-Specific Practice Notes

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, ALABAMA

[________________________________] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MOTION FOR FURLOUGH / TEMPORARY RELEASE

COMES NOW the Defendant, [________________________________], by and through undersigned counsel, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court to grant a furlough or recommend temporary release from custody pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 14-14-1 through 14-14-4, ADOC Administrative Regulation 405, and/or ADOC Administrative Regulation 708, and in support thereof states as follows:

I. DEFENDANT/INMATE INFORMATION

II. GROUNDS FOR FURLOUGH

The Defendant respectfully requests furlough on the following grounds (check all that apply):

☐ Medical Emergency — The Defendant or an immediate family member faces a serious medical condition requiring the Defendant's presence.

☐ Medical Furlough (Ala. Code § 14-14-3) — The Defendant suffers from a permanent incapacity or terminal illness that did not exist at sentencing or has substantially worsened since sentencing.

☐ Family Emergency / Death — A member of the Defendant's immediate family is critically ill or has died, necessitating the Defendant's presence.

☐ Employment / Vocational — The Defendant has secured or seeks to secure employment as part of a reentry plan.

☐ Education / Training — The Defendant has been accepted into or is participating in an educational or vocational training program.

☐ Rehabilitation Program — The Defendant seeks to participate in a community-based rehabilitation program not available within the facility.

☐ Reentry Preparation — The Defendant is within [____] months of projected release and seeks furlough to prepare for reintegration into the community.

☐ Childcare / Family Responsibility — The Defendant is the primary caregiver for minor children and furlough is necessary to arrange for their care and welfare.

☐ Other — [________________________________]

Factual Basis

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

III. STATUTORY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY

A. Alabama Code Title 14, Chapter 14

Alabama Code §§ 14-14-1 through 14-14-4 establish the Medical Furlough program, which authorizes the Alabama Department of Corrections to release inmates who suffer from a permanent incapacity or terminal illness. The statute requires that the medical condition either did not exist at the time of sentencing or has substantially worsened since sentencing.

B. ADOC Administrative Regulation 405

AR 405 governs discretionary furlough programs for inmates classified at minimum-community custody. Eligible programs include:

• Discretionary Furlough — Up to 72 hours
• Discretionary Leave — Up to 36 or 48 hours
• Discretionary Pass — Up to 4 or 8 hours

Eligibility requires no disciplinary actions in the preceding six months, no history of escape, and for inmates convicted of offenses involving serious physical injury, being within 24 months of release or parole.

C. ADOC Administrative Regulation 708

AR 708 (updated June 17, 2025) governs emergency visits, including:

• Escorted Emergency Visit — Typically one hour at hospitals or funeral homes with ADOC or sheriff escort
• Unescorted Emergency Visit — Limited to minimum-community custody inmates, normally 1-4 hours (not to exceed 72 hours)

IV. PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF FURLOUGH

The Defendant proposes the following conditions during the furlough period:

Additional Conditions

☐ The Defendant agrees to submit to drug and alcohol screening upon return to the facility.

☐ The Defendant agrees to wear prison uniform and/or restraints as directed by ADOC.

☐ The Defendant agrees to abide by all ADOC furlough regulations.

☐ The Defendant agrees to return to the facility by [__/__/____] at [____] hours.

☐ Other conditions: [________________________________]

V. RISK ASSESSMENT

A. Flight Risk Assessment

The Defendant presents a [____] (low/moderate) flight risk based on the following factors:

• Community ties: [________________________________]
• Family connections in the area: [________________________________]
• Remaining sentence length: [________________________________]
• Prior compliance with court orders: [________________________________]
• No history of escape or attempted escape: ☐ True ☐ False

B. Public Safety Assessment

The Defendant does not pose an unreasonable risk to public safety because:

• Nature of underlying conviction: [________________________________]
• No violent disciplinary infractions during incarceration: ☐ True ☐ False
• Participation in rehabilitative programs: [________________________________]

C. Institutional Behavior Record

• Current custody classification: [________________________________]
• Disciplinary infractions in the past six months: ☐ None ☐ [________________________________]
• Disciplinary infractions in the past twelve months: ☐ None ☐ [________________________________]
• Program participation and completion: [________________________________]
• Institutional work assignments: [________________________________]

VI. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

The following documents are attached in support of this Motion:

☐ Exhibit A — Medical records/physician statement

☐ Exhibit B — Death certificate or verification of family emergency

☐ Exhibit C — Employment verification letter

☐ Exhibit D — Educational enrollment documentation

☐ Exhibit E — Rehabilitation program acceptance letter

☐ Exhibit F — ADOC disciplinary/behavior record

☐ Exhibit G — Sponsor verification and address confirmation

☐ Exhibit H — Inmate classification summary

☐ Exhibit I — Victim notification confirmation (if applicable)

☐ Exhibit J — [________________________________]

VII. CONCLUSION

WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court:

1. Grant this Motion for Furlough / Temporary Release;
2. Enter the attached Proposed Order authorizing furlough under the terms and conditions set forth herein;
3. Direct the Alabama Department of Corrections to facilitate the Defendant's temporary release; and
4. Grant such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper.

Respectfully submitted,

[________________________________]
Attorney for Defendant
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Alabama State Bar No.: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

Date: [__/__/____]

PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING FURLOUGH

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, ALABAMA

Case No.: [________________________________]

Upon consideration of the Defendant's Motion for Furlough and the record herein, and the Court finding good cause shown, it is hereby:

ORDERED that the Defendant, [________________________________], AIS/DOC No. [________________________________], is granted furlough from [__/__/____] to [__/__/____], subject to the following conditions:

1. The Defendant shall remain in the custody/supervision of [________________________________].
2. The Defendant shall reside at [________________________________] during the furlough period.
3. The Defendant shall not leave [________________________________] County/the State of Alabama without prior authorization.
4. The Defendant shall report to [________________________________] as directed.
5. The Defendant shall submit to drug and alcohol screening upon return.
6. The Defendant shall return to [________________________________] facility no later than [__/__/____] at [____] hours.
7. Failure to comply with any condition shall constitute grounds for immediate revocation and may result in additional criminal charges.
8. Additional conditions: [________________________________]

SO ORDERED this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].

________________________________________
CIRCUIT JUDGE

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion for Furlough and Proposed Order was served upon the following:

☐ Office of the District Attorney, [________________________________] County
Address: [________________________________]

☐ Alabama Department of Corrections
Address: [________________________________]

☐ Warden, [________________________________] Correctional Facility
Address: [________________________________]

☐ Victim(s) / Victim's representative (if applicable)
Address: [________________________________]

☐ By U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
☐ By hand delivery
☐ By electronic filing/service

________________________________________
Attorney for Defendant

ALABAMA-SPECIFIC PRACTICE NOTES

Granting Authority: In Alabama, furlough authority rests primarily with the ADOC, not the courts. The Warden or designee approves unescorted emergency visits and routine passes/leaves/furloughs under AR 405 and AR 708. The ADOC Commissioner has final authority for medical furlough approvals under Ala. Code § 14-14-3. A court motion may be appropriate to request a judicial recommendation or in cases where ADOC has denied an administrative request.

Furlough Types and Durations:
- Discretionary Furlough (AR 405): Up to 72 hours
- Discretionary Leave: Up to 36-48 hours
- Discretionary Pass: Up to 4-8 hours
- Escorted Emergency Visit (AR 708): Typically 1 hour
- Unescorted Emergency Visit: 1-4 hours (max 72 hours)
- Medical Furlough (§ 14-14-3): May be for the remainder of the sentence

Eligibility: Minimum-community custody required for discretionary programs. No disciplinary actions in the preceding six months. No escape history. Inmates with serious physical injury convictions must be within 24 months of release or parole.

Medical Furlough: The condition must not have existed at sentencing unless it worsened to permanent incapacity or terminal illness. The ADOC considers the inmate's age at the time of the crime. Recipients may not seek employment or use social media. Biannual medical evaluations are required.

Recent Regulatory Updates: AR 708 was updated June 17, 2025. AR 405 was updated October 26, 2023.

Good Time Credits: The interaction between furlough and good time credit accrual is not specifically addressed in the statutes. Consult ADOC administrative regulations for current policy.

This template is provided by ezel.ai for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations change frequently. Always verify current statutes and ADOC administrative regulations before filing.