Prison Glossary of Warden Terms

Prison Glossary of Terms That Start With "W"

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Warden: A working title for an administrative head who is responsible for a correctional facility or correctional center.

Western Union Swiftpay Prepaid Service: A private company that the DOC contracts with to accept direct payments from offenders for deposit into DOC inmate accounts for restitution.

Whistleblower Status: Complaints made under certain state provisions that are meant to protect the reporting party from danger or threat from civil suit.

Witness: A person who is attesting the genuineness of a signature to a document by adding his/her signature.

Witnesses to Executions: Individuals who are authorized by the executive director to view executions as legal witnesses.

Work Furlough: Is a work release program for inmates who are within 12 to 14 months of a parole eligibility date based on dates of offense prior or classification or other criteria have been met.

Wrist Restraints: Any DOC metallic or plastic device which attaches to the wrist area and holds the forearms in a fixed position.