61 Pa. C.S. § 1770

Current through 2024 legislation effective July 8, 2024
Section 1770 - Employment of inmates

An inmate of a joint detention facility under the provisions of this subchapter, unless disqualified by sickness or otherwise, shall be kept at some useful employment as may be suited to the inmate's age and capacity and as may tend to promote the best interest of the inmate. If an inmate refuses to perform the work assigned to the inmate or is guilty of other acts of insubordination, the chief administrator shall punish the inmate in such manner as the rules and regulations provided for may prescribe. The chief administrator shall keep a record of and report to the advisory board all such offenses and punishments.

61 Pa.C.S. § 1770

2009, Aug. 11, P.L. 147, No. 33, §7, effective in 60 days [ 10/13/2009].