Under what circumstances can an R/R inmate be assigned work details in the clinic or infirmary?

Assigning work details to R/R (remand/release) inmates in the clinic or infirmary is often influenced by their medical needs, security classification, and the nature of their charges. In this context, inmates charged with drug offenses may be suitable for such assignments due to the specific treatment and rehabilitation programs often associated with substance abuse issues.

In the clinic or infirmary, these inmates might engage in roles that could help them learn about health and wellness or assist medical staff in non-critical environments, fostering rehabilitation while still under careful supervision due to their pending legal situations. The clinical setting can also provide a controlled environment where inmates can receive the support they need related to their charges, thus making it practical to assign them to work details in such facilities.

In contrast, other circumstances like being sentenced for theft, awaiting trial, or having no prior offenses do not inherently justify the assignment of clinic or infirmary work details in the same way as being charged with drug offenses. Each of those scenarios may either not connect with the health-centric roles required in a clinical setting or not align with the rehabilitative focus provided to inmates dealing with drug-related charges.