Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 95-2-20 - Inmate Work Programs20.1. Written Plan. The correctional facility shall maintain a written plan that provides full-time work and/or program assignments for all inmates in the general population. An inmate work program may include industrial, agricultural, maintenance, and service jobs and shall provide employment for all eligible inmates. The work provided an inmate shall match the inmate's interests, past experience and/or educational program to the extent possible. The work and educational programs shall be compensated at a level which encourages participation.20.2. Work Assignments. The correctional facility shall provide a variety of work assignments that afford inmates an opportunity to learn job skills and develop good work habits and attitudes that they can apply to jobs after they are released. Whenever possible, inmate work assignment shall provide experience relevant to the current job market. Work assignments for women shall not be limited to traditional tasks assigned to women. Inmates shall be utilized on community and public works projects off grounds.20.3. Advisory Committee. The correctional facility shall form a task force or advisory committee of labor, business, industrial and educational community organizations which shall advise and assist in providing inmates with jobs which will teach them skills relevant to the job market.20.4. Minimum Standards. Inmate work programs shall meet all applicable requirements for the safety and health of workers.20.5. Handicapped Inmates. The inmate work plan shall include provision for employment for handicapped inmates.