§ 42-56-21.2 - Restitution mandatory – Prior to work release. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-56-21.2

   § 42-56-21.2  Restitution mandatory –Prior to work release. – Any person who owes restitution pursuant to § 12-19-32 shall be ineligibleto participate in that program established pursuant to § 42-56-21, unlessand until that restitution has been paid in full, or satisfactory arrangementsare made with the court if that person has the ability to pay. This agreementshall be in writing, and it shall be the burden of the person seeking workrelease to satisfy the sentencing judge or the department of correction,whichever is applicable, that this requirement has been met. Any person subjectto the provisions of this section may request an ability to pay hearing byfiling the request with the court that imposed the original sentence.