31-333. Work furlough
A. A court may direct that a prisoner in a detention facility continue his regular
employment or obtain new employment during his period of incarceration and specify
appropriate terms and conditions.
B. Whenever the prisoner is not actually working at his employment he shall be
confined in the detention facility, unless the court otherwise directs upon
recommendation of the work furlough administrator.
C. If the court directs that the prisoner continue his regular employment, the work
furlough administrator shall make appropriate arrangements as promptly as possible. If
the court directs that the prisoner obtain new employment, the work furlough
administrator shall give appropriate assistance.
D. Any employment obtained must be suitable for the prisoner. Wages received must
be at least as high as the prevailing wage for similar work in the area in accordance
with the prevailing working conditions in the area.
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