Detention Leave
Prisoners, TBS inmates and juveniles have several options for temporarily leaving the facility in which they reside. This stay outside the facility is also called "furlough. Leaves are an essential part of a resocialization process. The options for leave vary depending on the specific circumstances of the individual and the nature of their stay in the facility.
What is regular leave?
Detainees may be granted regular leave under certain conditions. This leave can be granted, for example, for family visits, attending important events, or medical treatment outside the facility. Regular leave is strictly regulated and is usually granted only if it does not pose a risk to public order or security.
What is a Penitentiary Program (PP)?
A Penitentiary Program offers inmates an opportunity to work on their resocialization outside the facility during the final phase of their detention. This program may include activities such as work, schooling, or participation in social projects. During the program, the inmate stays mostly outside the facility, but there is supervision and control.
Phase model in the TBS
TBS detainees can gradually gain more freedoms through a phased model, including the ability to temporarily leave the facility. This model is designed to ensure a smooth transition from a secure environment to normal life. In the initial phases, leave is very limited and highly controlled, but as treatment progresses, freedoms can be expanded.
Youth leave
For juveniles in closed juvenile facilities, there is the possibility of supervised leave. This means that the juvenile can leave the facility under supervision for activities that contribute to his or her development, such as attending school or visiting family. The purpose of supervised leave is to support the juvenile in his or her resocialization process.
Can I object and appeal against denial of leave?
Detainees, TBS detainees, and juveniles thus have the opportunity to object and appeal the denial of their leave request. These procedures offer them a way to have the denial reconsidered and possibly corrected, which is an important remedy within detention law. It is advisable to consult an attorney. The attorneys at Kötter, L'Homme & Plasman Lawyers can assist you.
Need a lawyer detention leave?
Do you have questions or would you like to seek legal help immediately? If so, please contact our office. You can email us at info@klpadvocaten.nl or contact us by phone during business hours at 020-6731548. For urgent matters, such as an upcoming arrest, please reach us at our emergency number 06-24428734.
