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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Assistance
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7.12 |
SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR FLEEING FELONS |
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An individual must be given the chance to
clear up a fleeing felon charge and demonstrate, if possible, that the
charges are no longer, or were never valid.
This opportunity must be given regardless of whether he/she is
learning about the felony for the first time from the Department or whether it was
reported/verified from another source that he/she has previous knowledge of
the charge (see individuals who must be excluded from the AU section for
definition). When you are notified that someone is or may be a fleeing felon,
contact the individual prior to
taking action on the case. If the
individual denies that he/she is a fleeing felon give him/her the opportunity
to: View the evidence that has been received about his/her felony status. Provide evidence that the warrant, indictment or other instrument
charging the individual with a felony has been satisfied, retired, never
existed, or that an error has been made that would make a denial of
eligibility for fleeing status inapplicable. In order to provide coverage for other AU members, it may be necessary
to take action on the case prior to the resolution of the individual’s
fleeing felon status. In these
situations, approve the case without including the individual charged with
being a fleeing felon. If the issue is
resolved in the individual’s favor at a later date, restore benefits back to
the date he/she would have been eligible had the fleeing felon issue not been
a factor. |
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