The handbook outlines inmate statutory responsibilities (i.e., paying taxes), requirements for living in a prison setting, and policies related to meritorious good time and classification. Other topics covered include inmate discipline, grievance procedures, inmate programs and services, and furloughs. The handbook also summarizes other policies that affect the operations of the department, including detainers, the Interstate Corrections Compact, the prerelease process, gate money and clothing for release, parole and post-prison transfer, executive clemency, and pardons.