Section 93.302. Selection criteria  


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  • (a) An eligible inmate, as that term is defined in section 3 of the act (61 P. S. § 1123), may be selected by the Department for participation in a motivational boot camp. In selecting inmates for participation in a motivational boot camp, the selection committee will consider all information relevant to whether the inmate is eligible for placement in a motivational boot camp and likely to perform competently while in the motivational boot camp. Selection criteria will include the following:

    (1) The written application submitted by the inmate.

    (2) Whether the inmate’s participation in a motivational boot camp is consistent with the safety of the community.

    (3) Whether the inmate’s participation in a motivational boot camp is consistent with the welfare of the inmate.

    (4) Whether the inmate’s participation in a motivational boot camp is consistent with the objectives of the Department.

    (5) The health and physical condition of the inmate.

    (6) The inmate’s criminal history.

    (7) The inmate’s escape history.

    (8) The inmate’s institutional adjustment during current and prior incarcerations.

    (9) Outstanding detainers or parole warrants, or both, for the inmate.

    (10) The inmate’s psychological profile.

    (11) The submittal of a signed memorandum of understanding as required by section 6(c) of the act (61 P. S. § 1126(c)).

    (b) An inmate will not be guaranteed acceptance into a motivational boot camp even if the inmate is eligible and likely to successfully graduate from a motivational boot camp.

    (c) Successful completion of the boot camp program requires completion of three phases.

    (1) The first phase consists of orientation and introduction to discipline, physical training and treatment.

    (2) The second phase consists of discipline, physical training and treatment.

    (3) The third phase consists of preparing the inmates for life in society and striving for perfection in the aspects of the second phase of the program.