Funeral / Bed-side Visits

Furloughs or releases from prison are not granted to offenders; however, an offender may be considered for a funeral or bedside visit (when death is imminent) for immediate family members only. Approval is at the discretion of the Superintendent.

The offender may be allowed an escorted bedside visit to a hospital or nursing home or be escorted to attend the funeral, but will not be allowed to do both. The bedside visit or funeral must occur within the state of Washington.

Expenses are generally the responsibility of the offender or his or her family and must be arranged before the bedside visit or funeral trip. If the family is paying the cost of the trip, the offender’s assigned Counselor will provide a cost estimate.

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