RS 15:1199.11: Traditional work release programs not affected

Participation in workforce development work release programs as authorized by the provisions of R.S. 15:1199.9 and 1199.10 shall not be construed to prohibit an inmate from participating in a work release program authorized by the provisions of R.S. 15:711 or 1111 if the inmate is otherwise eligible for participation; however, only those inmates who can produce documentation to support having certification or licensure as a skilled craftsman or who have graduated from the program and have been certified or licensed as skilled craftsmen or those inmates who are participating in the workforce development training program and are working toward licensing or certification as a skilled craftsman pursuant to R.S. 15:1199.12 may participate in workforce development work release as authorized by the provisions of R.S. 15:1199.9 and 1199.10.