Legal Definitions - trusty

Definition: A trusty is a prisoner who is considered reliable and trustworthy by the prison authorities. They are given special privileges and responsibilities that other prisoners do not have.

• A trusty may be allowed to work outside the prison walls on a work crew.
• They may be given access to tools or equipment that other prisoners are not allowed to use.
• Trusties may also be given the responsibility of supervising other prisoners or helping with tasks around the prison.

These examples illustrate how trusties are given special privileges and responsibilities because they are considered trustworthy by the prison authorities. This can be a way for prisoners to earn privileges and work towards rehabilitation.