Policy Text
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE: VOLUNTARY DELAY OF RELEASE FROM CUSTODY C-875
EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED:
January 20, 2015 07-11-24 07-11-24
APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneors
REFERENCE: PC 4024(b)(1), DBPPM C-850
POLICY
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office offers a voluntary program to incarcerated people
eligible for release pursuant to DBPPM C-850 which will allow the incarcerated person
to remain in custody for up to 16 additional hours or until normal business hours (0900)
the next calendar day, whichever is shorter.
This purpose of this program is to offer the incarcerated person the ability to be
released during daytime hours, or to a treatment center or community-based home
during that organization’s normal business hours.
Directive #1
Incarcerated people electing to participate in the delayed release program may revoke
their consent at any time and be discharged as soon as possible and practicable.