(a) The purpose of this article is to establish an expanded required work release pilot program in no more than five locations in this state. (b) The Legislature finds that the primary reasons for requiring participation in a work release program are to increase public protection while aiding the transition of the offender back into […]
As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the term: (1) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation;
The Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is hereby authorized to establish a pilot program expanding available work release facilities to no more than a total of five locations be used for eligible offenders who are sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment in the custody of the commissioner and whom the commissioner […]
(a) An offender is eligible to participate in the work release program if he or she: (1) Is 18 years of age or older; (2) Is physically and psychologically able, as determined by the commissioner, to participate in the program: Provided, That offenders with medical conditions or disabilities shall be eligible for work release placement.
The following persons may not participate in the work release program: (1) An offender who requires inpatient psychological or psychiatric treatment;
(a) The commissioner shall develop operational procedures and policies for the work release program. The procedures and policies may, pursuant to 15A-3-12 of this code, allow the division to partner with contractors to be established at multiple sites, which sites shall subject to the control and authority of the commissioner. (b) The procedures and policies […]
Funding for the expanded work release pilot program may be derived from the states general revenue fund or budget assigned annually to the division.
