Maricopa County Work Furlough Information

 
General Guidelines:

• All cases are screened prior to acceptance (Presentence completes a preliminary screening).
• Probation Officers monitor the probationers.
• Full-time employment is required.
• Employers/School personnel sign a Letter of Understanding indicating their knowledge regarding the Work Furlough Program, the probationers’ rate of pay, and the work/school hours.
• The Work Furlough Officers provide the jail with the release hours to coincide with the probationers work hours and to accommodate the method of travel.
• Probationers are monitored for drug and alcohol use while in the program.
• Probationers must meet the medical requirements in order to participate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. (The Sheriff’s Office cannot accommodate juveniles).

Time Frames:

• Employed – must have at least 30 days remaining on their sentence.
• Unemployed – must have at least 45 days remaining on their sentence.
• There is a five (5) day Job Search for those individuals who are employable.
• No 2-for-1 permitted.

Fees:

• $125.00 initially. This fee is applied toward the Work Furlough fees.
• Fees consist of one hour’s wage, plus a $3.00 administrative fee, minimum fee of $9.00 per day.

Release Hours:

• Generally – Maximum of 12 hours per day, maximum six (6) days per week.
• Cannot work out of a residence, for family members/friends. If self-employed, must provide last two (2) years income tax verification, business and tax licenses that apply.
• Not allowed to go home (Exception – first day may be allowed to get clothing and appropriate items).