Sec. 2-82. - What persons may work.

Any person confined in Sonoma County detention facilities under judgement of imprisonment rendered in a criminal action or proceeding or as a condition of probation after suspension of imposition of sentence or suspension of execution of sentence may be required to work under the direction of a responsible person appointed by the sheriff upon the public grounds, roads, streets, alleys, highways, firebreaks, fire roads, riding or hiking trails or public buildings or in such other places as are deemed advisable by the sheriff for the benefit of the public; provided, however, that no such person who is disabled or is physically unable to work or whose secure custody will be placed in jeopardy thereby shall be compelled to work.

Sec. 2-83. - Priorities in assignment.

The priorities heretofore or hereafter established by resolution of the board of supervisors shall be observed by the sheriff in the assignment of prisoners to work projects.

Sec. 2-84. - Rules and regulations.

Reasonable rules and regulations governing the working of prisoners and the administration of the prisoner work program may be adopted and enforced by the sheriff and shall be subject to review and amendment by the board of supervisors.

Sec. 2-85. - Compensation of prisoners.

No compensation shall be paid to any prisoner required to work under the provisions of this article, but each such prisoner shall receive the work performance time credit provided by law. No person required to work under the provisions of this article shall be considered an employee of the county for purposes of compensation under the provisions of the Labor Code regarding worker's compensation, save and except while working in the prevention or suppression of forest, brush or grass fires under the direct supervision of a local, state or federal employee whose duties include fire prevention and suppression work.

(Ord. No. 1491, § 1.)