Tulare County Municipal Code Art. 3 Work Furlough Plan

In accordance with section 1208 of the Penal Code of the State of California, the Board of Supervisors hereby finds, on the basis of local employment conditions, the state of County correctional facilities, and other pertinent circumstances, that the operation of a work furlough plan, insofar as it relates to employment, is feasible in Tulare County. Under the authority of section 1203.016 of the Penal Code of the State of California, the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Correctional Administrator to offer, in conjunction with the work furlough plan, a home detention program in lieu of confinement in a County correctional facility.

The Tulare County Sheriff is hereby designated as the Work Furlough Administrator and the Correctional Administrator for the purpose of the home detention program; and he shall perform the duties of such positions in accordance with sections 1208 and 1203.016, respectively, of the Penal Code of the State of California and other applicable laws.

(Amended by Ord. No. 3163, effective 6-6-96)