MO HB1203

Adds county inmate work and service programs as an eligible expense under the county law enforcement restitution fund, which can be approved by the fund's board of trustees.

In counties with an inmate work and service program, limits court-ordered assessments to a maximum of $10 for speeding, careless driving, traffic control violations, and class C misdemeanors or infractions (instead of prohibiting assessments entirely).

Establishes new section 221.175 allowing county commissions and sheriffs to create inmate work and service programs requiring community work and other activities while incarcerated.

Permits prisoners to petition the sentencing court for participation in the work program, which the sheriff can revoke for safety concerns, discipline violations, or administrative reasons.

Grants immunity from civil suits to agencies, organizations, and employees supervising the work program, unless the suit arises from intentional, wanton, willful, or malicious conduct.