Reviewed on: August 21,2018
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Does a trustee get paid. If the work in the kitchen at Yakima county jail

Yes, all inmates get paid a small stipend for the work that they do.
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✓ Verified answer August 06,2018 · Prison Jobs
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Yes, all inmates get paid a small stipend for the work that they do. Kitchen workers are among the highest paid inmates in the facility. Not that they are getting rich, but 40 cents per hour can get you some phone time and some snacks at commissary.

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