6 Things to know about escorted temporary absences (ETAs)
Offenders serving sentences in federal institutions are eligible for “escorted temporary absences” (ETAs). What are ETAs? ETAs are one of three forms of temporary absence available to inmates (the others are unescorted temporary absences and work release). On ETAs, inmates are allowed to leave the institution (alone or as part of a group) accompanied by correctional staff. ETAs can be granted for medical, administrative, community service,...