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1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that SECTION 1: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 8:00 A.M. Monday, February 1, 1999 SECTION 2: SCHEDULE OF FEE: A schedule of Fees shall be charged by the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office as allowed under the Indiana Home Rule Statute in Indiana Code Section for services furnished by The DeKalb County Sheriff as Follows: 2.1 WORK RELEASE PROGRAM FEES: 2.11 Entry fee to be deposited into the Dekalb County General Fund..$ Fee for urine drug test for amphetamines, Cannabinoids and Cocaine to be deposited in The Jail Medical and Hospital Service Fund Account # $ Fee for urine drug test for Lysergic Acid Diethylamid to be deposited into the Jail Medical And Hospital Services Fund Account # $ Fee of 20% of the inmates gross pay to be Deposited into the DeKalb County General Fund. DeKalb County Sheriff s fees are payable by MONEY ORDERS only. Money Orders shall be payable to the Sheriff of DeKalb County

2 GUIDELINES FOR WORK RELEASE TO: Prosecuting Attorney of DeKalb County Public Defender of DeKalb County and Attorneys frequently practicing criminal defense work From John W. Dennis, Sheriff DeKalb County, Indiana Ladies and Gentlemen: Effective forthwith, guidelines will be employed for sentencing a person in the DeKalb County Jail with a recommendation to work release. They are: 1. The Offense committed by the defendant must be one of a nonviolent offense. 2. The defendant can have no prior violent felony convictions. 3. The sentence on the immediate case must be one that calls for Executed time not greater than six (6) actual months (one year including Class 1 good time credit). If the sentence is in excess of one year, the person would be sentenced to the Indiana Department of corrections. 4. That the person be employed and have a good work record. 5. If the defendant has been on prior work release here at the DeKalb County Jail, they must have had a good record or they will not be accepted on work release. 6. The employment of the person must be one with regular hours, subject to verification by the DeKalb County Jail Officials. 7. If the persons driving privilege are suspended, their transportation needs must be met by someone with valid license subject to verification by DeKalb County Jail Officials. 8. A work release agreement must be signed prior to acceptance to the Work Release Program. John W. Dennis, Sheriff DeKalb County, Indiana Page 1

3 DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE SUPERVISION FEES Upon entering the County Jail you will be given a handbook containing the rules, procedures, and policies of the Jail. Once you have read the handbook it can be returned to one of the Jail staff members. You will be charged 2.86% per-diem or 20% of your gross income. At the time or your admission you are required to bring the previous three weeks pay-stubs from which an average weekly estimated charge will be determined. Each week you will be required to give a copy of your paycheck stub to a Commanding Officer on duty. You will also be required to bring in a copy of your time-card each week with the dates and actual hours that you worked on it. If you fail to pay 20% of your gross pay, should it be over $ you will be charged an additional charge the following week to make up the difference between the estimated charge and the actual charge. Should you overpay on a week a credit adjustment will be applied to your account. If your gross pay is under $ you will be charged $10.00 per day. The policy of the DeKalb County Jail is that all charges are to be paid each week, including any alco-sensor charges of urine screen tests. Failure to pay all supervision fees will result in disciplinary action. Should you be discharged for any reason other than for all time served, either you or a representative for you will need to return to the Jail with your final pay stub covering all hours worked up until the time you were dismissed. Your account cannot be closed until this information has been turned in. Upon dismissal from the DeKalb County Jail you will be required to return to the jail the Following pay day with a copy of your paycheck covering any days that you were an inmate in the Jail. Once the pay stub has been turned in your account will be closed, it is your responsibility to contact the County Jail to see if you owe anything or have a credit refund coming. If you fail to return with you last stub, no refund checks will be issued should you have one coming. Should you have any questions or concerns about your account, get with one of the Jail Staff members and they can arrange for a meeting with the Jail Commander about your account. Signature of Inmate / / Date Page 1

4 DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE JAIL COMMANDER WORK RELEASE AGREEMENT I here by agree to the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office Work Release Agreement as shown below and understand that any violation of this agreement may lead to my removal from the work release program. I understand that this agreement shall remain in effect until I am discharged from my sentence. I agree that my incarceration while on Work Release shall be the DeKalb County Jail or other place as assigned by the Jail Commander. I understand that any violation of this agreement will result in disciplinary action against me. CLASS A RULES 1. I will maintain employment while on work release. 2. I agree to return to the DeKalb County Jail Work Release as instructed by the DeKalb County Jail 3. I will not leave DeKalb County with out written permission of the Jail Commander. 4. I agree to follow all special instructions, whether written or verbal, provided by the DeKalb County Jail. 5. I agree to submit to a polygraph examination at the request of the jail commander in regard to actions or events that occur during my Work Release Sentence. 6. I agree to submit to a breath or blood test for Alcohol use at the request of the Intake Officer. Page 1

5 7. I agree to submit to any reasonable test for drug usage at the request of the Intake Officer. 8. I agree to use no illegal substances while on Work Release. 9. I agree there will be no use of alcohol while on Work Release. 10. I will use no medication without permission of the DeKalb County Jail. I will notify them immediately in writing of any medication I am Taking. I Will use no non-prescribed medication containing Alcohol while on Work Release. 11. I agree to obey all court orders, expressed or implied, while on work release. 12. I agree to commit no additional criminal act. Violation of this section will occur with: A. A finding of probable cause of a criminal offense in any court of Jurisdiction. B. The filing of an information affidavit in any court charging a criminal Violation. C. A Grand Jury indictment. 13. I will arrange for my own transportation to and from work in a manner approved by the Jail Commander. I will not operate any motor vehicle without a valid drivers license, proper vehicle registration, insurance as required by Indiana by law and written permission from the Jail Commander. 14. I will not travel more than 50 miles a day. 15. I agree to commit no Jail Rule Violation as specified in the DeKalb County Jail Rules. Page 2

6 16. When traveling to and from your place of employment you must call the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office if: A. You have an accident, you are to contact the Dekalb County Sheriff s Office immediately. B. If you have engine problems or a flat tire or anything that would cause you to be late going to or returning from your place of employment, you will contact the DeKalb County Sheriff s Department immediately. 17. All work release will pay 2.86% per-diem or 20% of their gross income weekly or bi-weekly, according to how they are paid. Failure to comply with this will result in a change of classification or termination of your work release. If for some reason you cannot comply with this, contact the Jail Commander and if it is feasible we can come to some other conclusion. CLASS B RULES 1. I agree not to leave my place of employment without approval of my employer and Intake officer 2. I agree to immediately return to the DeKalb County Jail if I lose my Job or I am released from work early. 3. Work Release, working overtime at their place of employment: A. If you are scheduled to work overtime, previous to working said overtime, you are to bring in a written notice from your employer or foreman on company stationary. B. If your employer asks you to stay at work and work overtime, your employer or foreman must call the Dekalb County Sheriff s Office immediately and let us know that you are working overtime and the time that you will be released from work to return to the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office. This will also be accompanied by a note from your employer on company stationary. Page 3

7 CLASS C RULES 1. I agree that my living quarters must pass inspection at any time by the Intake or Jail Officer. 2. I agree to commit no Jail Rule Violation. I understand that all Class A Work Release Rule Infractions shall result in my Immediate removal from the work release program and the filing of a Work Release Violation Report with the sentencing court. I understand that any two Class B Rule infractions, or one (1) Class B and (2) or more Class C Rule infractions may result in my removal from the Work Release Program and the filing of a violation report with the sentencing court. I understand that three (3) or more Class C Rule infractions may result in my immediate removal from the Work Release Program and the filing of a Violation report with the sentencing court. I understand that any violation of this agreement whether Class A, Class B, or Class C will result in disciplinary action as defined by the Dekalb County Jail Rules, loss of credit time and credit time classification in accordance with law, (IC ), or loss of privileges. I understand that disciplinary action may include removal from active Work Release Participation. I understand that the filing of a Work Release Violation Report may lead to the termination of my Work Release Program and to the imposition of the full sentence for the original crime for which I have been convicted. I understand and agree that evidence of Work Release Rule Violations obtained from a polygraph examination, blood or breathe test for Alcohol intoxication or test for drug use obtained as a result of this agreement will be admissible in court and will be used against me in any Work Release Violation Proceedings Page 4

8 I will read the Work Release Rules and the DeKalb County Jail Rules that have been issued to me and understand that I must comply with all terms, conditions and guidelines as explained therein. I have read or have had read to me the above work release agreement and understand all items contained herein. INMATE: Printed Name SIGNED: Signature WITNESS: Signature _ Phillip L. Simmons, Jail Commander DeKalb County Jail 1 st Sgt. Anthony D. Miser Work Release Coordinator Assistant Jail Commander Page 5

9 DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM POLICY STATEMENTS POLICY #1 (REFERRALS) Requests for supervision on the DeKalb County Sheriff s Office Work Release Program is by referral from any court in DeKalb County. Request for work release supervision by any court outside DeKalb County will only be approved by the DeKalb County Jail Commander who will have final approval of all work release referrals. POLICY # 2 (MAXIMUM SENTENCES) The DeKalb County Sheriff s Office Work Release Program will not accept referrals for more than a maximum period of six month actual confinement. POLICY # 3 (PLACEMENT) That the person be employed and have a good work record. POLICY # 4 (PENDING CHARGES) An active warrant, detainer, sentence held in abeyance or pending charge in any other court may bar a referral from work release participation. POLICY #5 (ALCOHOL AND DRUG TEST) That a person will submit to an Alcohol and drug free test before being accepted to work release POLICY # 6 (EMPLOYER ACCEPTABILITY) Self-employment, employed by relatives or co-defendants, employment involving liquor sales or distribution or any other employment that prevents or hinders adequate supervision will not be acceptable. Page 1

10 POLICY #7 (WAGE AND SAFETY) Employment that is in violation of federal or state wage or safety guidelines will not be acceptable. POLICY # 8 (RECOMMENDATIONS) A referring court may recommend programs or courses of treatment to be pursued while under work release supervision. Consistent with existing facilities and programs those recommendations will be followed. The DeKalb County Sheriff will have final approval of all such recommendations. POLICY # 9 (PRESENTENCE REPORTS) Presentence reports should accompany all work release referrals where available. POLICY # 10 (EARLY RELEASE) Requests for shock probation or early release from work release supervision should not be granted without direct input from the work release staff. Such request should only be considered under unusual or emergency situations. POLICY # 11 (LEAVE) Holiday, funeral, leave pass and furloughs may only be granted by the Sheriff or the Sheriff s designee. There is no Sunday passes. POLICY # 12 (VIOLATION PROCEDURES) The following have been adopted to handle rule infractions of work release Participants: All violations of the work release agreement or the DeKalb County Jail Rules will result in one or more of the following; loss of privilege, disciplinary action, loss of credit time, credit time re-classification or removal from work release participation. Page 2

11 LOSS OF PRIVILEGE An informal procedure that will not hinder continued work release participation, does not constitute discipline as defined in the DeKalb County Jail Rules and routinely be reported to the sentencing court. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Disciplinary action will follow guidelines set forth in the Work Release Handbook. This may include indefinite or temporary return to normal custody. temporary return to normal custody of thirty (30) days or less may; be taken prior to filling a work release violation report with the sentencing court. Returns to custody exceeding thirty (30) days will be reported to the sentencing court. CREDIT TIME ALTERATIONS Credit time loss or reclassification may be taken in accordance with law and as outlined in the work release handbook and the work release agreement. Credit time alterations may be taken alone or in addition to disciplinary action. Any alterations of credit time will be reported to the sentencing court. WORK RELEASE VIOLATION REPORTS Work release violation reports will be submitted to the sentencing court as specified in the work release agreement. The filing of a work release violation report will be accompanied by an immediate removal from work release participation. POLICY # 13 (RELEASE HOURS) Work release supervision is available regardless of shift assignment of days off. The following guidelines will be used to determine maximum weekly release hours for employment 1. Maximum daily release hours hours 2. Maximum weekly release hours 78 hours 3. Minimum hours between release 8 hours Page 3

12 POLICY # 14 (OVERTIME) All overtime (Employment is excess of forty (40) hours per week or employment more than five (5) working days in any seven (7) day period) must be approved. Multiple employers are prohibited. POLICY # 15 (TRANSPORTATION) The work release program does not provide transportation for participants. Ride Sharing and car-pooling is encouraged. Participants with vehicles and valid Licenses are allowed to drive. POLICY # 16 (NEW REFERRALS) The work release program will make all possible efforts to process new referrals promptly. New referrals will be accepted at any time. However, Thirty (30) to sixty (60) days may be required to process new referrals. POLICY # 17 (PROGRESS REPORTS) Written and verbal progress reports will be furnished to the sentencing court upon request. Up to date rosters listing status and out dates will be provided weekly by the work release office. Written or verbal progress reports will not be completed for defendants or their attorneys without specific request from the sentencing court. John W. Dennis, Sheriff DeKalb County, Indiana Page 4

13 PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR WORK RELEASE The following list of personal property is the only items you will be permitted to Bring to Jail with you. Look it over closely as any items not appearing on this list Will not be accepted. ********** NO EXCEPTIONS ********** 1. You may bring in three (3) or four (4) changes of clothing that you wear To work each day. A. When the clothing is dirty and needs cleaned, you can have someone pick it up at the jail or drop it off some place to be washed or cleaned. 2. You may bring in money to put into the commissary fund so you can buy whatever you need. It is requested that you do not bring in over $25.00 to $30.00 at a time. 3. Any books that are for A.A.or any of the classes like that, can be brought in and kept in the cell with the inmate. 4. Visitation: No visitation for the inmates who are on the Work Release Program, as they are coming and going at all hours of the day and night. John W. Dennis, Sheriff DeKalb County, Indiana Phillip L. Simmons, Jail Commander DeKalb County Jail 1 st Sgt. Anthony D. Miser Work Release Coordinator Assistant Jail Commander DeKalb County Jail

14 WORK RELEASE WORKBOOK SHEET DATE: TIME: YOUR PHONE #: NAME: AGE: RACE: SEX: ALIAS: CHARGE: COURT: SS#: D.O.B.: GLASSES/CONTACTS: Y/N HEIGHT: WEIGHT: HAIR: FACIAL HAIR: EYES: SCARS / TATTOOS: LOCATION: COMMUNITY STABILITY ADDRESS: HOW LONG: WITH WHOM: PHONE #: RELATIONSHIP PRIOR ADDRESS: TIME IN COUNTY: TIME IN STATE: BIRTHPLACE: MARRIED: SINGLE: DIVORCED: NUMBER OF DEPENDANTS: NAME OF DEPENDANT (S) AGE RELATIONSHIP CUSTODY LOCAL RELATIVES NAME RELATIONSHIP ADDRESS PHONE # FINANCIAL STATUS PROPERTY OWNED: HOME: FURNITURE: VEHICLES: MAKE MODEL YEAR LICENSE WHO HOLDS TITLE ANY OTHER TRANSPORTATION: DRIVERS LICENSE TYPE: STATUS: STATE OF ISSUE: EMPLOYER: ADDRESS: FULL TIME / PART TIME: GROSS PAY WEEKLY: JOB TITLE: LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: SUPERVISOR: WORK PHONE #: ACCRUED VACATION: OTHER INCOME> SOCIAL SECURITY: DISABILITY: PENSION: UNEMPLOYMENT: WELFARE: FOODSTAMPS: OTHER: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY FIRM FROM TO JOB DESCRIPTION REASON FOR LEAVING Page 1

15 WORK RELEASE WORKBOOK SHEET PERSONAL HISTORY LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED: DATE OF LAST ATTENDANCE: HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED: GRADUATE / GED INTERESTED IN GED?: MILITARY HISTORY BRANCH OF SERVICE: DATE OF INDUCTION: DATE OF DISCHARGE: TYPE OF DISCHARGE: ALCOHOL USE> CONSUMPTION PER WEEK: LAST DRINK: DRUG USE> WHAT KIND? FREQUENCY: LAST USE: WHAT KIND? FREQUENCY: LAST USE: PHYSICAL HISTORY PRESENTLY UNDER DOCTORS CARE?: DOCTOR: REASON: ARE YOU TAKING ANY MEDICATION?: WHAT MEDICATION? HOW OFTEN? REASON: ANY HISTORY OF HEPATITIS: EPILEPSY: VD: DIABETES: ANY PHYSICAL DISABILITY: DESCRIPTION: DRUG TREATMENT> WHEN WHERE? HOW LONG: ALCOHOL TREATMENT> WHEN WHERE? HOW LONG: MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT WHERE? HOW LONG: OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH INDIVIDUAL DURING PAST FIVE YEARS: (INCLUDE AA) AGENCIES NAME LOCATION TYPE OF INVOLVEMENT Signature of Inmate / / Date Page 2

16 WORK RELEASE WORKBOOK SHEET CRIMINAL HISTORY PENDING CHARGES: COURT: STATUS: PENDING CHARGES: COURT: STATUS: PRIOR> CHARGES: (LIST ALL MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY ARRESTS INCLUDING JUVENILE) DATE PLACE OFFENSE DISPOSITION PROBATION> WHEN? WHERE? OFFICER? PAROLE> WHEN? WHERE? OFFICER? PRIOR F.T.A., ESCAPE> WHEN? WHERE? WHY? ATTITUDE OF INMATE: APPEARANCE: ABILITY TO COMPREHEND: QUESTIONS ASKED: SPECIAL NEEDS: EMPLOYABILITY: GENERAL COMMENTS: Phillip L. Simmons Jail Commander DeKalb County Jail 1 st Sgt. Anthony D. Miser Work Release Coordinator Assistant Jail Commander Page - 3

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1317 w. Washington Blvd. Fort Wayne, In. 46802 260-424-2341 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) NAME: _ FIRST MI LAST DATE OF BIRTH: / / AGE: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: LAST OR CURRENT ADDRESS: