Section 15:833.2 - Temporary release of inmate for limited purposesA. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the secretary may authorize the temporary release of any inmate, except an inmate sentenced to death, for palliative or medical care when an inmate is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and death is expected within sixty days or when an inmate is to be confined to an acute care hospital or nursing home with a condition that totally prevents mobility, including but not limited to prolonged coma or mechanical ventilation.B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the secretary may authorize the temporary release of any inmate, except an inmate sentenced to death, serving a sentence for conviction of first degree murder (R.S. 14:30), second degree murder (R.S. 14:30.1), attempted murder (R.S. 14:27 and 29), aggravated or first degree rape (R.S. 14:42), attempted aggravated or first degree rape (R.S. 14:27 and 42), forcible or second degree rape (R.S. 14:42.1), aggravated kidnapping (R.S. 14:44), aggravated arson (R.S. 14:51), armed robbery (R.S. 14:64), attempted armed robbery (R.S. 14:27 and 64), or producing, manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing or possession with intent to produce, manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance classified in Schedule I or II of R.S. 40:964 or any inmate sentenced as a habitual offender under R.S. 15:529.1, when that inmate is confined to an acute care hospital or nursing home with a condition that totally prevents mobility, including but not limited to prolonged coma or mechanical ventilation.C. Any inmate authorized for temporary release pursuant to the provisions of this Section who is released, discharged, or who absconds from an acute care hospital or nursing home shall have such temporary release immediately rescinded.Acts 2008, No. 572, §1; Acts 2015, No. 184, §2.Amended by Acts 2015, No. 184,s. 2, eff. 8/1/2015.