work release
noun
US
: the practice of allowing a prisoner to work outside of the prison during the day
prisoners on work release
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His sentence called for transitioning from jail to 2.5 years on work release, then probation.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
At the time of the murders, Black had been on work release for serving time for shooting and wounding Bennie Clay.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Henry was staying at an inmate work release facility at the time of his murder, completing a prison sentence for crimes he was convicted of in Palm Beach County, the Sheriff’s Office said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Then, in 2015, Bertram grabbed Ritchie's genitals while shaking his hand during a work release meeting.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
At the time of the murders, Black had been on work release for serving time for shooting and wounding Bennie Clay.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Henry was staying at an inmate work release facility at the time of his murder, completing a prison sentence for crimes he was convicted of in Palm Beach County, the Sheriff’s Office said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Then, in 2015, Bertram grabbed Ritchie's genitals while shaking his hand during a work release meeting.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Work release.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20release. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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