Policy. Notwithstanding a provision of this regulation, the Commissioner and those the Commissioner authorizes shall retain the absolute discretion to modify, suspend, or terminate this program in whole or in part for a reason or no reason. Similarly, the Commissioner or designees retain the discretion to terminate the participation of an inmate in this program at any time for a reason or no reason. Procedure. Compassionate leave may be authorized for the purpose of allowing an inmate to visit a member of the inmate's immediate family who is seriously ill, or to attend the funeral of a member of the inmate's immediate family. An inmate: May visit a funeral home to view the bier; Classified to the prerelease security level may attend the funeral service. Each warden shall ensure that a compassionate leave is requested on the inmate leave request and authorization form. Each warden shall ensure that the inmate leave request and authorization form is verified by appropriate institutional staff. A compassionate leave shall be approved by the warden or facility administrator with the concurrence of the Commissioner or duty officer. The warden shall establish security requirements for compassionate leave.