2006 New York Code - Establishment Of Program.

 
    §  870.  Establishment of program.   The sheriff, upon approval of the
  legislative body of the county, may establish  a  work  release  program
  pursuant  to  which  prisoners,  sentenced to and confined in any county
  jail under his jurisdiction, may be granted  the  privilege  of  leaving
  confinement   for   the   purpose  of  working  at  gainful  employment,
  participating in a privately or publicly sponsored program of vocational
  training, with or without  compensation,  or  attending  an  educational
  institution.  The work release program may also include the release from
  confinement during necessary and reasonable hours  for  the  purpose  of
  caring for the prisoner's family.