FAQs

Corrections FAQ - Work Release Center

• How does he get a job?

  The Work Release Center has partnered with local employers that hire our residents. If a resident meets the employers’ qualifications and there is a position open, then he will be offered a job with that company. 

• How will he get to work?

  The WRC will provide transportation for residents within a certain mile radius. Transportation charges are deducted from the residents account.  

• Can he keep his job once he is released?

  Yes. All residents are encouraged to maintain their current employment once they are released.

• Can I visit or bring him food where he works?

  No. Unauthorized visits to the job site can result in disciplinary action by the employer and the Center. 

• Where do his wages go?

  Resident offenders turn in all earnings to the business office which in turn are deposited into individual resident accounts. Resident offenders are responsible for weekly room and board which is also automatically deducted from their account every week. If funds are available, resident offenders may request a weekly allowance of $50 for use on the vending machines, laundry, etc. Resident offenders are also allowed to provide financial assistance to their families via weekly special allowances from their accounts. Special allowances to cover any outstanding fines, fees, and restitution are also permitted. All remaining funds are maintained securely on the resident offender’s behalf and re-issued to him upon release.

• When is visitation?

  The WRC does not have visitation; we have home passes. Each resident is given 2 home passes per month once he is employed full-time. Home passes are given on Sundays from 10am – 3 pm. Residents must be picked up at the center and then returned at 3 pm. If you are going to be picking up a resident for a home pass or to drive him to work you will need to fill out, return, and have an approved alternate driver application on file. We will need a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card on the vehicle to be used.

• Can I bring him money?

  Residents are allowed to request up to $50.00 cash each week. You can bring up to $50.00 cash to a resident anytime during business hours which are Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You may also put money on a residents account. This money is used to pay fines/fees, child support and room & board. The resident can also use the money in his account to order from the commissary. The commissary offers hygiene items and grocery items.

• Can I send him a care package?

  Care packages are only allowed during his first 2 weeks at the center. If he needs items he cannot acquire from the commissary, he can request permission to have those items mailed in from family or friends. Packages sent without authorization will be returned to sender.