§ 5-6-211 — Working prisoners; credit for work done

Whenever the defendant is sentenced to imprisonment for the
violation of a city ordinance, he may be put to work for the
benefit of the city, if it is determined that adequate
supervision is available, for the term of his imprisonment, and
when committed for the nonpayment of a fine, or costs, for the
violation of any ordinance, he may also be put to work for the
benefit of the city, and shall be credited on such fine and
costs, fifteen dollars ($15.00) per day for each day he shall
work.