Victorville Municipal Code Ch. 13.50 Direct Work Order Program

In accordance with the provisions of Penal Code Section 1203b, and Government Code Section 25359, any or all male persons granted summary probation may be compelled to perform labor under the direction of the probation officer, or such other person as the court may direct, on the public works or ways, public grounds, roads, streets, alleys, highways, firebreaks, fire roads, riding or hiking trails, public buildings, or in such other places in the county as deemed advisable for the benefit of the public; provided, however, that no probationer shall be compelled to perform labor who may be physically unable to do so or whose safekeeping may be endangered thereby.

(Ord. 394 § 1 (part), 1973)

No probationer engaged in the performance of labor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be considered an employee of or to be employed by the county or any department thereof. Furthermore, no such person shall come within any of the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Insurance and Safety Act of 1970 (Division 4 and 5, Labor Code) or be entitled to any benefits thereunder whether on behalf of himself or any other person.

(Ord. 394 § 1 (part), 1973)