New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Cor - Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Chapter Cor 400 - CLASSIFICATION
Part Cor 411 - WORK RELEASE
Section Cor 411.06 - Disposition of Resident Funds

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Cor 411.06

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

(a) Each resident at a transitional housing unit shall have a limit placed on the amount of money at his or her disposal, limited as follows:

(1) Phase 1 $20.00 per week;

(2) Phase 2 $40.00 per week;

(3) Phase 3 $50.00 per week; and

(4) Phase 4 $60.00 per week.

(b) Residents shall surrender to the designated staff member all funds received by them or credited to their account pursuant to RSA 651:25.

(c) A designated staff member shall assist the resident in developing a budget, and approve disposition of the funds, including payments for:

(1) Room and board in the specified amount;

(2) Transportation fees;

(3) Medical, dental, and prescription costs;

(4) Court ordered restitution or fees and child support as ordered;

(5) Family support;

(6) Personal expenses in approved amounts;

(7) Savings; and

(8) Other expenses as ordered by the courts or regulatory agency having such powers.

(d) Additional funds may be requested for necessary purchases such as child-care expenses or tools for work.

(e) Under no circumstances shall residents have money not accounted for in their budget.

(f) Unaccounted for funds shall be confiscated, and presented as evidence at a disciplinary hearing, as follows:

(1) Persons found not guilty of possessing unaccounted for funds shall have the funds returned to them.

(2) Persons found guilty of possessing unaccounted for funds shall be sanctioned in accordance with departmental policy and procedure directive 5.25.

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