George, not sure about the South? never heard or read of that, do know he was a paroled POW of the North.

On April 10, 1865 Generals Lee and Grant met for a second time at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. In the second meeting General Lee requested that his men be given evidence that they were paroled prisoners - to protect them from arrest or annoyance. 28,231 Parole passes were issued to Confederates.
http://www.nps.gov/apco/surrender.htm

Lee returned to Richmond as a paroled prisoner of war, and submitted with the utmost composure to an altered destiny. He devoted the rest of his life to setting an example of conduct for other thousands of ex-Confederates. He refused a number of offers which would have secured substantial means for his family. Instead, he assumed the presidency of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia, and his reputation revitalized the school after the war.
http://www.civilwarhome.com/leebio.htm