MCLA 28.1747 provides that courts may grant day parole to jail inmates for several purposes, including employment. The Sheriff's Office administers the Work Release program at a separate facility which allows inmates to maintain their employment status.
Eligibility
Misdemeanor and felony offenders are eligible
Offender must have verifiable employment and own means of transportation
Male and female offenders are eligible
Offenders who have previously been unsuccessfully discharged from Bootcamp or Work Release are
not eligible
Charge Appropriateness
The following are not eligible for Work Release:
offenders with a felony detainer
offenders serving sentences for Criminal Sexual Conduct 1, 2, 3, or 4, Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration, Stalking, Escape/ Attempt to Escape, or Distribution of Obscene
Materials to Children
offenders with warrants/hold from other jurisdictions
Cost
Offender is required to pay an entry fee of $80
There is a sliding fee scale of $11 to $60 per day based on income, in addition, there is a $3.00 per
week laundry charge
