Unless directed otherwise by court order, the chief law enforcement officer or department of corrections, may transfer the prisoner to a farm or camp. The sentencing court, chief law enforcement officer, or department of corrections may not transfer to a farm or camp a greater number of prisoners than can be furnished with constructive employment and can be reasonably accommodated. In such regard, factors such as employment conditions and the condition of jail facilities should be considered. A person sentenced to a city or county jail is eligible for the work release program. The program may be used as a condition of probation for a criminal offense.
Good conduct is a condition of participation in the program.
The court may permit a person who is currently, regularly employed to continue his or her employment. The chief law enforcement officer or department of corrections shall make all necessary arrangements if possible. The court may authorize the person to seek suitable employment and may authorize the chief law enforcement officer or department of corrections to make reasonable efforts to find suitable employment for the person. A person participating in the work release program may not work in an establishment where there is a labor dispute. Each work release prisoner's earnings may be collected by the chief law enforcement officer or a designee.