Section 14-8-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section. (1) BOARD. The Board of Corrections. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Board of Corrections. (3) STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Such term shall mean and include Draper Correctional Center in Elmore; Frank Lee […]
Section 14-8-10 Penalty for violating article. Anyone violating any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 307, p. 4595, §11.)
Section 14-8-2 Authority to adopt regulations and policies to implement program. (a) The board is authorized to adopt regulations and policies permitting the commissioner to extend the limits of the place of confinement of an inmate, as to whom there is reasonable cause to believe he will know his trust, by authorizing him, under prescribed […]
Section 14-8-3 Investigations and recommendations. Employees of the board are authorized to make investigations and recommendations pertaining to the validity of requests for visits, job opportunities for inmates and to otherwise assist the commissioner in the implementation of the program authorized in this article. (Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 307, p. 4595, §6.)
Section 14-8-4 Limitations on securing employment. The commissioner shall endeavor to secure employment for eligible inmates under this article, subject to the following: (1) Such employment must be at a wage at least as high as the prevailing wage for similar work in the area or community where the work is performed and in accordance […]
Section 14-8-5 Inmate not deemed agent, etc., of Board of Corrections. No inmate granted privileges under the provisions of this article shall be deemed to be an agent, employee or involuntary servant of the board while involved in the free community or while going to and from employment, or other specified areas. (Acts 1971, 3rd […]
Section 14-8-6 Disposition of earnings. The employer of an inmate involved in work release shall pay the inmate’s wages directly to the Department of Corrections. The department may adopt regulations concerning the disbursement of any earnings of the inmates involved in work release. The department is authorized to withhold from an inmate’s earnings the cost […]
Section 14-8-7 Good time. Inmates employed under this article shall be eligible for good time credit in the same manner as other inmates under the jurisdiction of the board. (Acts 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 307, p. 4595, §8.)
Section 14-8-9 Annual report; public understanding. The commissioner shall prepare an annual report to be filed not later than 60 days following the close of each fiscal year with the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, members of the Legislature and the Legislative Budget Committee showing the operation and administrations and suggestions as deemed advisable. The commissioner […]
