SOP_NUMBER: 409.02.07
TITLE: Inmate Absences
REFERENCE_CODE: VIB01-0007
DIVISION: Executive
TOPIC_AREA: 409 Policy-GCI Inmate Workers
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2001-09-01
WORD_COUNT: 253
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105550
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/409.02.07/

SUMMARY:
This policy establishes guidelines for when Georgia Correctional Industries (GCI) inmates may be excused from their work assignments. Inmates may be absent only for legitimate illness verified through sick call, to attend institution-approved programs and services, or to meet with specialized staff unavailable during non-working hours. The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating with institutional staff to identify approved reasons for absence and must track all absences in monthly reports.

KEY_TOPICS: GCI inmate workers, work assignments, inmate absences, sick call, excused absences, Georgia Correctional Industries, production facilities, institutional programs, absence tracking, work schedules

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|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**`Functional Area: `**<br>`Georgia Correctional`<br>`Industries`|**`Reference Number: `**<br>`VIB01-0007`|**`Revises`**<br>**`Previous`**<br>**`Effective Date:`**<br>`7/30/96`|
|**`Subject:`**<br>`Inmate Absences`|||
|**`Authority:`**<br>`Wetherington/Watson`|**`Effective Date:`**<br>`9/01/01`|`Page`**`1`**` of`<br>**`2 `**|

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I. POLICY:

   Inmate absences from their GCI work assignment will be allowed
   only for illness or for reasons deemed appropriate by the
   institutions.

II. APPLICABILITY:

   G.C.I. Production Facilities.

III. RELATED DIRECTIVES:

   NONE

IV. DEFINITIONS:

   Inmate Absences: Any interruption of a full, realistic
   workday for any reason.

V. ATTACHMENTS:

   None

VI. PROCEDURE:

   A. An inmate, who has presented himself to sick call and is
      legitimately ill, will be considered excused from his job
      assignment for that specified time.

   B. The Production Manager will request from institutional
      staff  information relating to all programs and services
      offered by the institution that may be legitimate causes
      for inmates to be excused from their work assignment.
      The information should include various types of programs,
      meeting times, duration, and overall purpose of program.
      Inmate requests to attend these functions that are not

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|Functional Area:<br>Georgia Correctional Industries|Prev. Eff. Date:<br>7/30/96|Page 2 of<br>2|
|---|---|---|
|`Functional Area:`<br>`Georgia Correctional Industries`|`Effective Date:`<br>`9/01/01`|`Reference Number:`<br>`VIB01-0007`|


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   institutional or GDC required will be considered on an
   individual basis.

C. Inmates who have a legitimate need to interact with
   specialized institution staff that are not available
   during non-working hours can be granted time off to make
   their appointments.

D. Detailed reports indication lost time associated with
   inmate absences will be included in monthly status
   report.

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