211.210 - Release for work or education: Application by prisoner; authority of administrator of program.
211.210 Release for work or education: Application by prisoner; authority of administrator of program.
1. A prisoner sentenced to the county, city or town jail may apply to participate in a program for release established pursuant to NRS 211.120. The administrator of the program shall evaluate each applicant’s suitability for work or education.
2. If the administrator finds a prisoner suitable, the administrator may, unless the sentencing court has otherwise ordered in a particular case:
(a) Arrange for the prisoner to continue his or her regular employment under specified conditions, or authorize the prisoner to seek employment or participate in a program of placement for work; or
(b) Permit the prisoner to continue his or her regular education or to secure further education.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 150)