Section 156. Liability for a Prisoner on Work Release  


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  • No  prisoner
      participating in a work release program or whose place of confinement is
      extended pursuant to this article shall be deemed an agent, employee  or
      involuntary  servant  of  the  department  or the city while employed or
      going to and from such employment or released from confinement  pursuant
      to  this  article;  provided, however, that where a prisoner is employed
      and paid by the city, his relationship to the city arising out  of  such
      employment  shall  be determined in the same manner as if he were a free
      person so employed.