The Colorado Department of Corrections does not have funeral furloughs or leave, but does have a policy on escorted leave. This policy is outlined in Administrative Regulation 300-17 Escorted Leave; escorted leave allows offenders who meet the criteria outlined in the policy to request and be approved for an escorted leave of absence from a correctional facility in order to participate in a final visit with a terminally ill loved one or private viewing for a deceased loved one within the state of Colorado. Escorted leave is subject to approval by the facility administrative head and Office of the Director of Prisons. The offender and/or their loved ones are responsible to cover all costs associated with the escorted leave. If an offender wishes to request escorted leave, the request may be initiated through the assigned case manager at the correctional facility.
