HB455 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kyle South
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Fayette Co., sheriff, County Inmate Work Release Board, percentage withheld from earnings increased, Sec. 45-29-231.20 am'd.
Summary: In Fayette County, the Inmate Work Release Board must withhold 40% of an inmate’s gross earnings (up from 25%) to cover confinement costs.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill increases the earnings withholding from 25% to 40% for inmates in Fayette County’s work release program. The remaining funds are credited to the inmate’s account, and, with written consent, the board may also turn the remaining funds over to the inmate’s family for support. The board may adopt policies directing funds to be used for law enforcement and jail operations, and the act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Inmates participating in Fayette County work release, who would see 40% of their gross earnings withheld to cover confinement costs and may have remaining funds credited to their accounts or sent to family with consent.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Fayette County Inmate Work Release Board, whose authority to determine withholding, fund allocation, and use of earnings would increase and expand to include potential disbursement to families and funding for jail operations.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 45-29-231.20 to increase the amount withheld from inmate earnings from 25% to 40% (for Fayette County).
Remaining earnings after withholding are credited to the inmate’s local bank account; with written consent, the board may turn the remaining funds over to the inmate’s family for support.
Board may adopt regulations and use withheld funds exclusively for law enforcement and operation of the jail; definitions for BOARD and INMATE are included, along with employment protections (prevailing wage, no displacement, no exploitation).
Violations of the section are a misdemeanor; the board must prepare an annual report filed with specified parties; the act becomes effective immediately after governor's approval.

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Subjects: Fayette County