The purpose of WAC 388-880-070 through 388-880-140 is:

1. (1) To set forth the conditions under which residents will be granted leaves of absence;
2. (2) To provide for safeguards to prevent escape, the obtaining of contraband, and the commission of new crimes, while on leaves of absence; and
3. (3) To outline the process for the reimbursement of the state by the resident and the resident's family for the costs of the leave of absence.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.09 RCW and RCW 72.01.090. WSR 10-13-130, § 388-880-070, filed 6/22/10, effective 7/23/10. WSR 99-21-001, recodified as § 388-880-070, filed 10/6/99, effective 10/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 71.09.230. WSR 97-24-054, § 275-155-070, filed 12/1/97, effective 1/1/98.]