Indiana § 11-12-5-2 - Temporary release from custody; purpose; eligibility
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§ 11-12-5-2. Temporary release from custody; purpose; eligibility
Sec. 2. (a) The county sheriff may establish a program whereby persons who have been committed to the county jail upon conviction of a crime or adjudication of contempt may be temporarily released from custody to work, attend an academic or vocational training institution or program, or obtain medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment, including treatment for drug addiction or alcoholism.
(b) A person is eligible for temporary release under this section unless:
(1) the sentencing or committing court disapproves the person's release; or
(2) the person has been convicted of a sex offense under IC 35-42-4 or IC 35-46-1-3.
(c) "Work" under this section includes assignment to a work party formed to perform any work the sheriff determines to be of benefit to the community.
(d) Persons on work parties formed under this section may be required to wear distinctive jail uniforms.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-1995, SEC.2; P.L.264-1999, SEC.2.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 11-12-5-2 ("Temporary release from custody; purpose; eligibility") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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