Work Release & Community Work at Frank Lee: What the Minimum-Custody Work Center Does
If your loved one is at Frank Lee Community Work Center, you've probably heard terms like "work release," "community service," and "minimum custody." Here's what those actually mean and what kind of work Frank Lee residents may do, both inside and outside the facility.
Frank Lee Community Work Center is located at 5305 Ingram Road, Deatsville, AL 36022.
Have questions about work release or community work? Call Frank Lee at (334) 290-3200.
The warden at Frank Lee is Pamela Butler.
Frank Lee houses male inmates, with a population listed at 290. The facility is located in Elmore County.
Frank Lee is classified as a minimum-custody facility. In practice, this means residents can be assigned to work outside the facility, not just jobs behind the fence. At Frank Lee, the work center focuses on community labor for nearby cities and county municipalities. That's why you'll often hear staff mention "community work" duties when talking about this location.
Roadside duties are one type of community assignment at Frank Lee. Residents perform this work for surrounding cities and county municipalities.
Grass-cutting is another common assignment. Like roadside work, these duties are done for surrounding cities and county municipalities.
Frank Lee also offers work release and community service opportunities. These programs can allow inmates to get jobs with businesses in surrounding communities. If your loved one is trying to build work history or maintain an employer connection, this is the part of Frank Lee's mission that matters most to many families. The facility description doesn't spell out eligibility rules, the approval process, schedules, or how outside employers get involved. Those details can make a big difference (like what paperwork is needed and how quickly placements start). Your best bet is to call and ask about current work release procedures.
- ✓ When can an inmate be considered for work release or community service opportunities at Frank Lee?
- ✓ What is the current process to request work release, and who reviews approvals?
- ✓ What documentation does the facility need from a potential employer in the surrounding community?
- ✓ How are work schedules handled, and are there specific hours or reporting requirements?
- ✓ If a job is paid, how are earnings handled, and are there required deductions?
- ✓ How does transportation and supervision work for job sites or community work details?
- ✓ For the fastest answer, call Frank Lee at (334) 290-3200 and ask for the person who handles work release or community work center assignments.
Note: Work release rules and openings change. Call Frank Lee directly at (334) 290-3200 for current eligibility and procedures.
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