Section 952.02 - Work/Educational Release ProgramsWritten policy and procedure shall govern inmate participation in programs which are established in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 127, §§ 86F and 86G.
(1) In accordance with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 127, §§ 86F and 86G: (a) an inmate on work release and his employer shall agree that all inmate earnings (after taxes and other deductions) shall be delivered directly to the Sheriff/facility administrator or designee. At no time shall any inmate personally receive any monies, checks or the like from his employer;(b) the Sheriff/facility administrator shall deduct from the inmate's earnings delivered to him the following:1. an amount for the reimbursement to the county for food, lodging and clothing provided to the inmate;2. the actual and necessary food, travel and other expenses for the inmate while on work release;3. the amount for support for the inmate's spouse and children as ordered by any court or the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division;4. sums voluntarily agreed to for family allotments and for personal necessities while confined;5. court-ordered fines and fees to include victim witness fees. Any balance remaining shall be credited to the inmate's account and shall be paid upon final release.
(2) Inmates participating in work or educational release programs shall be separated from inmates in the general population.