Work Release
Work Release
Guidelines and requirements for the work release program at the Gage County Detention Center
GAGE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
WORK RELEASE PROGRAM
The Gage County Detention Center is responsible for monitoring all court ordered releases detained by our facility. The Gage County Detention Center must also, by law, review these court ordered release applications submitted and recommended that the sentencing court either approve or deny the application. Court ordered releases are authorized by Nebraska Revised Statue 47-401 et. Seq (Reissue 1988). The Gage County Detention Center will afford qualified individuals the opportunity to continue with outside employment.
To be eligible for work release, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- You must be a sentenced Gage County inmate.
- To be eligible for the work release program, you must submit and pass a drug test. If you do not provide a drug test within this time period, you are not eligible for the work release program.
- You must already have employment.
- A letter containing specific information must be obtained from your employer before work release applications are processed.
- Your maximum workday will be no more than twelve (12) hours.
- You must be employed in Gage County.
- You must not have any outstanding warrants or charges pending.
- You must have reliable transportation directly to and from your work.
- Self employed applications will require proof of self-employment: you will be required to present business tax number, last year's tax return, DBA documentation, and must have current signed job contracts to be considered.
- You must provide written proof of Workman's Compensation or Insurance prior to being allowed to leave jail for Work Release.
- The Jail Director and/or their designee may waive these conditions and approve other work release conditions on a case-by-case basis.
After filling out the necessary paperwork, it can take up to TWO WEEKS to process the application. The Sheriff will approve or deny your application, however the judge that handled your case will make the final decision to grant or deny your application for work release.
If your application for work release is approved, there are a few facts you will want to know. Work Release costs $15.00 a day, which will be paid at the rate of $105.00 a week whether you work a full week or not. However, you will only be charged for the days you are incarcerated. You are subject to alcohol and drug testing. The charge for the urine test is $24.00 and will be added on to your work release bill. Failure of a drug test or refusal of a drug test will automatically remove you from the work release program. All work release fees will be paid prior to being released for work release. Work release fees are due on Friday, by 1:00 pm. If they are not paid, you will not be released for work the next week.
If your application is denied, you will receive documentation stating so. A second application may be submitted in 30 days from the date of denial. No more than two applications can be submitted.
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Inmate Signature Date
GAGE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
GUIDELINES FOR WORK RELEASE INMATES
REGARDING MEDICAL ISSUES
Work release comes with the responsibility of your own health care. The Detention Center will no longer be responsible for any cost regarding physician or dental visits or medications. This would include Tylenol for headaches, etc. The only medication that will be approved for pain (unless prescribed by a physician) is Tylenol. You may purchase your own Tylenol from the commissary.
ROUTINE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Routine medication such as blood pressure pills, heart medication, etc. that you might be taking will be set up for you just as it was in general population. If you need a routine medication while at work, it will be set up for you. It is your responsibility to ask for the medication prior to going out the door to work. PRN (as needed) pain medication will not be sent with you to your work site, unless it is a prescription from a physician for something specific.
DENTAL AND PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS
If you need to see your physician or dentist, do the following:
- Make an appointment with them for a specific date and time between 8:00am and 5:00pm;
- Arrange your transportation for the appointment; and
- Submit an inmate request form with the following information:
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Name of doctor and clinic;
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Time and date of appointment; and
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Name of person taking you to appointment.
An appointment usually cannot be approved in one hour so make sure you plan enough time so the approval can be obtained from the proper authorities in the Detention Center.
INJURY AT WORK
If you are injured at your work setting, you need to do the following:
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Inform your supervisor and allow them to decide if they want you seen at the clinic or the emergency room. You have workman's comp (this is a requirement for work release) so your medical injury at work will be covered by this insurance.
- You will also need to inform Gage County Detention staff that you had an injury; they in turn will notify the nurse.
If the physician orders you to be off work for a period of time due to the injury, then the orders will be followed and you will have to inform your employer when you will return.
I have read and understood the guidelines for medical issues as outlined above.
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Inmate Signature Date
GAGE COUNTY RULES AND GUIDELINES
FOR WORK RELEASE
- I understand that I will pay Work Release fees in advance at a rate of $15.00 per day for seven (7) days a week ($105.00), regardless if I am working every day or not. However, I will only be charged for the days I am sentenced in custody. Failure to keep current on each week's fees may result in removal from the Work Release Program. Any suspension or revocation from the Work Release Program will result in the loss of those fees paid.
- I understand all wages paid to me must be in the form of a check from my employer and include deductions, numbers of hours worked, and pay per hour. A copy of my pay stub must be turned into the Work Release Administrator at the end of each pay period.
- I agree not to enter into any contracts or to make any purchases not previously authorized by the Jail Administrator or the Sheriff in writing.
- I will be responsible for medical and dental expenses if I have the funds to do so.
- I understand that the maximum number of scheduled hours away from the jail will not exceed twelve (12) hours in any one given day.
- I understand and agree to contact the Work Release Administrator at least 24 hours in advance of any changes in my work schedule. All needed changes in work release schedules must be in writing from the employer. My employer may be contacted at any time to verify my hours, locations, and future schedules.
- I agree to return to the Gage County Detention Center by the time specified by the Work Release agreement.
- I will have reliable transportation directly to and from the Gage County Detention Center to my place of employment. I will not drive or ride in any vehicle without prior permission from the Work Release Administrator.
- I understand that if I DO NOT return to the Detention Center at the specified time, I will be charged with ESCAPE and subject to removal from the Work Release Program.
- I agree to comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
- I agree to immediately report any law violation or contact I may have with law enforcement while on the Work Release Program.
- I agree not to consume any alcoholic beverages, narcotics, marijuana, or drugs other than those prescribed by a physician for my use.
- I agree not to enter into any establishment whose sole source of income is the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
- I agree not to visit or allow anyone to visit me during my release unless necessary for the purpose of employment.
- I agree not to make any phone calls or any form of communication that is not connected with my employment while away from the Detention Center.
- I agree not to send or receive any personal mail that is not connected with my employment while away from the Detention Center.
- I understand that jail personnel will search me each time when entering or exiting the jail. This will include a complete strip search of my person.
- I will not bring any items, which could be considered contraband, into the Detention Center. (Tobacco, drugs, tools, pocket knives or potential weapons into the facility.)
- I understand that the Work Release Administrator or Sheriff's Designee will conduct spot checks on me during my release.
- I agree to a search of my person and/or my physical surroundings, which are under my control at any time while on the Work Release Program by any of the Sheriff's Office employees or any law enforcement officer.
- I understand I am subject to random drug testing of my breath, blood or urine to determine alcoholic content or drug intake. Each drug test of my blood or urine will be at my expense at a rate of $24.00. This fee must be paid prior to continuing on the Work Release Program. Failure to summit to drug testing will be grounds for removal from the Work Release Program.
- I understand that if I violate any of the rules or conditions of this agreement, I will be removed form the Work Release Program by the Sheriff or Jail Director and I may be subject to additional legal prosecution under the Statutes of the State of Nebraska.
I have read and understood the Work Release Program Rules and Guidelines as outlined above.
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Inmate Signature Date
GAGE COUNTY INMATE WORK RELEASE APPLICATION
General Information
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle Initial Maiden
AKAs: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Residence City State Zip
Home Phone #: (____) _______________ Other Phone (____) __________________
Social Security #: ___________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________
Race: ____ Age: ____ Sex: ___ Height: ____ Weight: ____ Hair: ____ Eyes: _____
Scars, Marks, Tattoos: ________________________________________________________
Marital Status: ______________________ Number of Children/Dependents: ___________
Spouse/Partner's Name: ___________________ Their Date of Birth: ___________________
Currently Paying Child Support: _________ Monthly Payment: __________________
Currently Under Protection Order: _________ County Issued: ____________________
Protected Parties: ___________________________________________________________
(Primary Party) (Relationship) (Date Expires)
Driver's Information:
Operator's License Status: Valid: ____ Suspended/Revoked: ____ Expired: _______
Operator's License State and Number: ___________________________________________
Vehicle Description: __________________________________________________________
License Plate #: ________________ State of Issuance: ____________________________
Name of Insurance Company (if driving): _________________________________________
Court Information
Sentencing Court: ____________________ Sentencing Judge: __________________
Date of Sentencing: ____________ Charge(s): ________________________________
Class (Fel./Misd.): _____________ Length of Sentence (Month & Days): _____________
Number of Days Served: ______________ Projected Release Date: __________________
Any Charges Pending: _______ Where: ______________________________________
Date Work release would start _________________________________________
Work Release Information
Have you ever been on work release in the Gage County Detention Center or any other jail or correctional facility in the past? _____YES _____NO
If yes, was your work release ever terminated? _________ If yes, why was the work release terminated:
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Employer: _____________________________________________________________________
Employer's Address: _____________________________________________________________
Business Phone: ___________________________ Time Employed: _________F/T ____P/T ___
Type of Work: __________________________________________________________________
Location of Workplace: ___________________________________________________________
Supervisor's Name: _____________________________ Contact Phone #: __________________
Rate of Pay: ______per ________ Pay Periods: Weekly Bi-Wk Monthly
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Past Employment:
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(Business Name) (Started-Ended) (Reason for Leaving)
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(Business Name) (Started-Ended) (Reason for Leaving)
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(Business Name) (Started-Ended) (Reason for Leaving)
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(Name) (Relationship) (State Lic. Issued) (Date of Birth)
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(Name) (Relationship) (State Lic. Issued) (Date of Birth)
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(Name) (Relationship) (State Lic. Issued) (Date of Birth)
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF GAGE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
THE STATE OF NEBRASKA ) CASE NO:______________
Plaintiff, )
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vs. ) APPLICATION FOR WORK RELEASE
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Defendant, )
1. Name of employer: _________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
2. Length of employment prior to submission of application: _______________________
3. Approximate take-home pay: $____________________ per _______________________
4. (a) ( ) All fines, costs, fees, and restitution are paid in full. (Disregard b & c below)
(b) ( ) The defendant acknowledges that the total sum of $________________ is due the court for fines, costs, fees, and restitution. I further agree to endorse all paychecks or turn over my wages in full to the Sheriff for deposit with the Clerk of the Court. The Clerk is authorized and directed to deduct any sums due the court from the wages received. The defendant requests the sum of $________________ per check spending money but understands that the Court may allow a lesser amount.
(c) ( ) The defendant does not authorize payment of wages into the Court.
5. The employer agrees to employ the above defendant during the hours specified and advise the Gage County Sheriff of any breach of the Order of Work Release. The employer will furnish the Sheriff with a statement showing the hours worked each Friday.
6. The defendant is provided with Workmen's Compensation insurance for any job related injury.
7. I request to be released from jail at ________ o'clock _____.m. and agree to return not later than ______ o'clock ____.m. weekends and holidays excepted.
8. I have displayed a valid Nebraska driver's license to the Sheriff.
( ) Yes ( ) No
9. The defendant further understands and agrees to the following terms and conditions.
(a) The defendant shall proceed directly to the place of employment and upon leaving the place of employment, return directly to the Gage County Jail.
(b) The defendant shall pay $5.00 per day for each day (s)he is served one or more meals at the Gage County Jail.
(c) The defendant shall not violate any laws of the State of Nebraska or any city ordinances, or any jail regulations.
(d)( ) The defendant shall not leave the premises of employment except to return to the Gage County Jail upon the completion of the workday by the most direct route.
( ) Lunch will be taken at the job site.
( ) Lunch will be taken at ________________________________________________
( ) The defendant shall keep the Sheriff advised of his/her whereabouts if employment is not at a permanent place and notify the Sheriff's dispatcher of any change in his/her whereabouts at his/her expense.
(e) The defendant shall not introduce contraband into the jail or transmit any messages to other prisoners.
(f) The defendant shall provide his or her own transportation to and from employment and shall advise the Sheriff of the license number of the vehicle so used.
(g) The defendant shall not have in his or her possession nor be in any motor vehicle or other place in which there are alcoholic beverages or controlled substances.
(h) The defendant is not to leave Gage County, Nebraska for any reason.
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Employer Defendant
The Gage County Sheriff:
( ) Has no objection to work release between the hours of _______________ o'clock _____.m. and __________________ o'clock _____.m. weekends and holidays excepted.
( ) Recommends denial of work release for the following reasons:
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Comments: _________________________________________________________
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(Deputy) Sheriff
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