Bill > AB248

This bill modifies existing California law regarding wages for prisoners in county jails by removing a previous fixed rate of up to $2 per 8-hour work period and instead giving county boards of supervisors the discretion to determine the appropriate monetary credit for prisoners who perform work assignments. Currently, county jails are managed by the county sheriff and used for confining individuals sentenced to imprisonment, and this legislation would provide more flexibility to local boards in establishing compensation for prisoner labor. By eliminating the specific dollar amount and replacing it with a more open-ended provision, the bill allows county supervisors to set wage credits that they believe are appropriate based on local conditions, the nature of work performed, and other relevant factors. The change gives local governments more autonomy in managing prisoner work programs while maintaining the fundamental principle that prisoners who perform work assignments can receive monetary credits for their labor.

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