§ 2-41. Department of work release programs.  


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  • The Tupelo Department of Work Release Programs shall be responsible for the administration, supervision, management and operation of public, municipal and community projects by municipal prisoners and persons convicted of violating municipal ordinances in lieu of paying fines therefor, in lieu of serving time in jail, or both, or in addition to paying a fine and serving time in jail. Such work shall be coordinated and administered by the director and shall be subject to MCA 1972, §§ 47-1-14 and 47-1-47, as amended. The department shall coordinate and manage persons assigned by courts of competent jurisdiction to sentences of community service and shall perform such other similar duties as may be assigned by the mayor.

(Ord. of 2-17-98, § 1; Ord. of 12-21-04, § 7)