C-1400 Release on Citation - Misdemeanor Charges.pdf

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures TITLE: RELEASE ON CITATION – MISDEMEANOR CHARGES C-1400 EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED: January 3, 2003 07-11-24 03-05-15 07-11-24 APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros REFERENCE: P.C. 827.1, 853.6, Anderson V. Kern POLICY The Kern County Sheriff’s Office will process and release from custody those arrestees who meet the criteria for release prescribed in PC 827.1 and PC 853.6. This policy pertains to individuals who have been arrested on misdemeanor warrants of arrest and/or open misdemeanor arrests in which the arresting officer was unable to issue a citation in the field, making booking necessary. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office operates its detention facilities within federal population guidelines established in Anderson v. Kern. The release of misdemeanants on citation may at times be necessary to prevent overcrowding and remain compliant with the federal order.