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Section 24-8-1 – Conditional release of penitentiary inmates–Continued supervision and paid employment–Educational programs–Termination of release.

24-8-1. Conditional release of penitentiary inmates–Continued supervision and paid employment–Educational programs–Termination of release. The Department of Corrections may conditionally release selected inmates and may extend the limits of the place of confinement of such inmates of the state penitentiary. If the warden determines that the character and attitude of an inmate reasonably indicate that the […]

Section 24-8-10 – Earnings exempt from seizure.

24-8-10. Earnings exempt from seizure. The earnings of inmates under this chapter are not subject to garnishment, attachment, or execution either in the hands of the employer or an agent authorized to hold or transmit such moneys. Source: SL 1967, ch 32, §5; SL 2004, ch 168, §40.

Section 24-8-11 – Charges for room and board–Disposition of amounts received.

24-8-11. Charges for room and board–Disposition of amounts received. The secretary of corrections shall determine the amount to be paid for board and room by each work release inmate. If special circumstances warrant or for a just and reasonable cause, the secretary of corrections may waive the payment of board and room charges. All the […]

Section 24-8-13 – Conditionally released inmate not agent of state.

24-8-13. Conditionally released inmate not agent of state. No inmate being employed or trained in the community under the provisions of this chapter is an agent, employee, or involuntary servant of the Department of Corrections while released pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 1967, ch 32, §4; SL 1989, ch 20, §152.

Section 24-8-3 – Confinement during nonwork periods.

24-8-3. Confinement during nonwork periods. Any inmate released pursuant to §24-8-1 shall be confined in the institution from which released or some other suitable place of confinement approved by the warden. Such confinement shall be for such periods of time that such inmate is not actually working at his or her employed job, seeking employment, […]

Section 24-8-4 – Participation by other correctional institutions–Agreements with other state agencies for housing employed inmates.

24-8-4. Participation by other correctional institutions–Agreements with other state agencies for housing employed inmates. The secretary of corrections may designate state correctional institutions other than the penitentiary for participation in the program established by this chapter and such institutions so designated shall provide housing and supervision of inmates participating in this program. The secretary of […]

Section 24-8-5 – Rules for administration of release program.

24-8-5. Rules for administration of release program. The Department of Corrections may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, for the placement, supervision, and confinement of inmates and for the administration of the programs authorized by this chapter. Source: SL 1967, ch 32, §3; SL 1989, ch 20, §145.

Section 24-8-6 – Failure of inmate to report constitutes escape.

24-8-6. Failure of inmate to report constitutes escape. The failure of an inmate to report to or return from planned employment, the seeking of employment, or vocational training constitutes escape, and such inmate shall be charged therefor. Source: SL 1967, ch 32, §4; SL 2004, ch 168, §37.

Section 24-8-8 – Disposition of inmate’s earnings.

24-8-8. Disposition of inmate’s earnings. The earnings of inmates released under this chapter shall be assigned and paid to the Department of Corrections. Source: SL 1967, ch 32, §5; SL 1989, ch 20, §148; SL 2006, ch 138, §1.

Section 24-8-9 – Disbursements to defray inmate’s obligations–Priority of disbursements.

24-8-9. Disbursements to defray inmate’s obligations–Priority of disbursements. The Department of Corrections shall place all earnings in the inmate’s account and make disbursements therefrom in the priority set forth below: (1)The board and room charges of the inmate; (2)Necessary travel expenses and other incidental expenses of the inmate related to the inmate’s release program; (3)Support […]

Section 24-8-9.1 – Operation of motor vehicle by inmate.

24-8-9.1. Operation of motor vehicle by inmate. No inmate engaged in work-release activities may drive or operate a motor vehicle unless the inmate has established to the satisfaction of the sheriff or warden that the inmate is in compliance with §32-35-113. Source: SL 1989, ch 215; SL 2004, ch 168, §39.