Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 40 – Joint Venture

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53140.15 Compensation of Inmate‑Employees

  • Earned wages paid by the JVE will be distributed to inmates by the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation once per month regardless of the frequency the employer issues payroll. Wage payments shall be made no less than twice a month by the JVE, and delivered according to instructions provided by the JVPU.

  • The JVE shall provide to the JVPU all applicable inmate-employee payroll data.