§ 4-48. Disposition of monies earned by inmates.
(a)
Any salaries, wages, commissions, or other remuneration earned by the inmate by his participation in the work release program shall be paid directly to the sheriff by the employer. The sheriff shall then make the following disposition of funds thus received:
(1)
He shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars ($12.00) per day which shall be paid directly into the county general fund for the purpose of reimbursing the county general fund for costs expended in the feeding and housing of the inmate.
(2)
In any case where the judge of the sentencing court has determined that the inmate is responsible for the support and upkeep of persons, he may direct that a specific amount be deducted from the inmates' work release earnings for payment therefor. The sheriff will make these deductions and pay them over to the proper individuals,
(3)
In any case where the judge of the sentencing court has determined that the inmate should pay restitution and/or reparation to any victim of his crime, he may direct that a specific amount be deducted from the inmate's work release earnings for payment therefor not to exceed twenty-five (25) per cent of his net salary after any deductions under subparagraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section. The sheriff will make these deductions and pay them over to the proper individuals,
(4)
At the request of the inmate and at the discretion of sheriff, certain deductions may be used for the inmates' personal expenses,
(5)
Any remainder from the inmate's work release earnings shall be retained by the sheriff in an escrow account for disbursal to the inmate on his final discharge from the county community correctional facility.
(b)
The sheriff shall maintain a written record of all transactions made upon the inmate's account. This record shall be available for inspection by the participating inmate, the judge of the sentencing court, prosecuting attorney, or any member of the quorum court of the county.
(Ord. No. 251, Art. 4, 8-28-79)