§ 72.65.100. Powers and duties of secretary -- Rules and regulations -- Cooperation of other state agencies directed
The secretary is authorized to make rules and regulations for the administration of the provisions of this chapter to administer the work release program. In addition, the department shall:
(1) Supervise and consult with work release participants;
(2) Locate available employment or vocational training opportunities for qualified work release participants;
(3) Effect placement of work release participants under the program;
(4) Collect, account for and make disbursement from earnings of work release participants under the provisions of this chapter, including accounting for all inmate debt in the community services revolving fund. RCW 9.95.370 applies to inmates assigned to work/training release facilities who receive assistance as provided in RCW 9.95.310, 9.95.320, 72.65.050, and 72.65.090;
(5) Promote public understanding and acceptance of the work release program.
All state agencies shall cooperate with the department in the administration of the work release program as provided by this chapter.
[1986 c 125 § 7; 1981 c 136 § 112; 1979 c 141 § 280; 1967 c 17 § 10.]
Notes:
Effective date -- 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
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