These programs were designed to relieve jail overcrowding, reduce costs and generate revenue, while holding law violators accountable and still protecting the community. Participants pay a significant part of the program costs. An essential element of these inquiries is an inspection tour of each facility. The Grand Jury visited the Work Release facility, interviewed staff and reviewed documents. These programs were designed to relieve jail overcrowding, reduce costs and generate revenue, while holding law violators accountable and still protecting the community.
Participants pay a significant part of the program costs.
An essential element of these inquiries is an inspection tour of each facility. The Grand Jury visited the Work Release facility, interviewed staff and reviewed documents. Background In 1978, the Sheriff's Work Project Program was created. Sentenced prisoners were allowed to remain out of custody, serving their sentence in community service through established work programs. The county leased the land and built the facility to house the work furlough inmates and the Work Release Program.