Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 95-1-20 - Inmate Work Programs20.1. Inmate assignments. The jail facility shall have a written inmate work assignment plan that provides for inmate employment, subject to the number of work opportunities available consistent with the maintenance of security in the jail facility.20.2. Required work. Pre-trial and unsentenced detainees shall not be required to work except to do personal housekeeping. Any inmate may volunteer for work assignments or institutional programs.20.3. Maintenance and operation. The inmate work plan shall include provisions for work in the maintenance and operation of the jail facility, except that no inmate shall be permitted within any control room of the jail facility.20.4. Public works projects. The inmate work plan may provide for inmate work assignments in public works projects.20.5. Community service. The inmate work plan shall include provision for inmates to work in various non-profit and community service projects.20.6. Discrimination. Discrimination in inmate work assignments based upon sex, race, religion or national origin is prohibited.20.7. Disabled Inmates. The inmate work plan shall include provisions for the employment of disabled inmates.20.8. Compensation. If required under the West Virginia Code, inmates shall be compensated for work performed.20.9. Working conditions. Inmate working conditions shall comply with applicable federal, state and local work place safety laws and rules.20.10. Reduction of sentence. The inmate work plan shall provide for the earning of credit toward sentence completion in accordance with the West Virginia Code.