J-3550 Work Release Program.pdf

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures TITLE: WORK RELEASE PROGRAM NO: J-3550 APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner EFFECTIVE: August 5, 2025 REVIEWED: 8/5/2025 REVISED: 8/5/2025 UPDATED: 8/5/2025 MISSION STATEMENT The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is committed to operating a Work Release Program that maintains the highest public confidence, credibility, and public safety. POLICY The Work Release Program (WRP) is an alternative to incarceration program. The program was established to promote the successful reintegration of law violators into society, and reduce jail population, by providing work skills for the participants. The program benefits the community by providing labor services to other county departments. The Work Release Program has been established as a component of the criminal justice system within Kern County and must work closely with the courts, probation, parole, and the detention facilities. The Work Release Progr