§ 31-333 — Work furlough

A. A court may direct that a prisoner in a detention facility continue his regular employment or obtain new employment during his period of incarceration and specify appropriate terms and conditions.

B. Whenever the prisoner is not actually working at his employment he shall be confined in the detention facility, unless the court otherwise directs upon recommendation of the work furlough administrator.

C. If the court directs that the prisoner continue his regular employment, the work furlough administrator shall make appropriate arrangements as promptly as possible. If the court directs that the prisoner obtain new employment, the work furlough administrator shall give appropriate assistance.

D. Any employment obtained must be suitable for the prisoner. Wages received must be at least as high as the prevailing wage for similar work in the area in accordance with the prevailing working conditions in the area.