Bill > AB248

This bill modifies existing California law regarding wages for prisoners working in county jails by removing the current fixed rate of $2 per 8 hours of work and instead allowing county boards of supervisors to determine the wage rate for prisoners performing work assignments. Currently, county jails are managed by county sheriffs and are used to confine individuals sentenced to imprisonment, and prisoners could previously receive a maximum of $2 for each 8-hour work shift. The proposed change gives county boards of supervisors more flexibility in setting wages for incarcerated individuals who perform work tasks within the jail, potentially allowing for wages that more accurately reflect the type and value of work performed. This modification could impact how county jails compensate prisoners for labor and provide local governments with greater discretion in developing their jail work programs.

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