211.210 - Release for work or education: Application by prisoner; authority of administrator of program. - Nevada Statutes

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)