Policy Text
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MJ/RCCC
OPERATIONS ORDER
Releases
The purpose of this Order is to standardize procedures for inmate releases at the Main
Jail and at the Rio Cosu mnes Correctional Center (RCCC) for the timely and lawful
release of the inmate and his/her personal property.
I. Release Process
A. Before releasing a n inmate , custody staff shall :
1. Determine the autho rity for proc essing the release.
2. Identify the inmate by name, date of birth, photograph,
physical description, wristband and interview. The inmate
must also be identified via Cal ID.
3. Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed and signed.
4. Gather all of the inmate ’s property from the property room to
assure all authorized property will be returned to the inmate .
B. Custody staff reviewing the release shall determine the authority for
the release, which includes but is not limited to:
1. OR (Own Recognizance) release by the court and/or the pre -
trial service recommendation.
2. Bail by Surety bond (bail bon d) or cash.
3. Release to SCMHTC (Sacramento County Mental Health
Treatment Center) (Welfare and Institutions Code 5150 ).
4. Held under California Penal code 849(b) - detainment only .
5. Time served on a charge or modification of sentence by court.
6. Enroute to another facility or program .
7. Temporary release of inmate (California Penal code 4018.6) .
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MJ/RCCC 8. Temporary release pursuant to court order ( California Penal Code
4004 ).
a. No inmate shall be temporarily released to another law
enforcement agency absent a court order in compliance with
California Penal Code 4004.
(1) Reserve deputy sheriffs regularly employed as peace
officers for another agency must comply with
California Pena l Code 4004 if release of an inmate is
sought in the capacity of such other peace officer
employment , not as a member of the Sheriff’s
Department .
II. Release From Custody
A. Housing unit officers shall check for releases at least once per
hour in JIMS (Jail Information Management System).
B. The following procedures shall be followed when processing a n
inmate from a housing unit:
1. The inmate is directed to report to the control room window
with all personal belongings and issued bedding /linens .
2. Using the inmate ’s locator card and any other information,
housing unit staff shall verify the inmate ’s identity by
photograph, physical description, wristband, and interview.
3. Once the inmate is properly identified, the housing unit officer
shall depart the release in JIMS and place the locator card in
an envelope and send it with the inmate to the booking area.
4. At the Main Jail , the inmate is moved via the elevators to the
1st floor. The inmate shall remain on the elevator until a
deputy arrives to physically escort the inmate to the release
tank.
5. At RCCC , the inmate is moved to the booking area and
remain s in the booking area until the release process is
completed. Inmate s may or may not be escorted by custody
staff according to the security needs and operation of the
facility.
C. Once in the release tank or holding cell prior to release, the inmate
will be allowed to change into his or her personal clothing unless the
inmate is being transferr ed to another facility and additional issued
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MJ/RCCC clothing is necessary. Inmate s must return all clothing issued by the
facility.
D. It is the responsibility of custody staff working in the property room to
deliver the necessary paperwork and valuable property t o release
staff and to ensure that the inmate returns all jail clothing.
E. The releasing officer shall verify the inmate ’s identity by name, date
of birth, photograph, physical description, wristband, and interview
during the release process.
1. Verification of identity shall include the use of the Grab ‘Em
device.
2. The releasing officer shall remove each inmate ’s wristband
prior to release.
F. The inmate will be allowed to check and sign for his or her property
and money . The releasing officer will verify the signature in the
appropriate section of necessary paperwork.
1. If the inmate is unable to or refuses to sign paperwork, the
officer completing the paperwork will write name and badge
number and “Refuse to sign” in the appropriate location(s).
G. The releasing officer i s responsible for screening inmate s to ensure
he/she is not leaving with jail issued clothing. Persons found to have
exited the facility with jail issued property may be subject to arrest.
H. The releasing officer will perform the relea se screening and have the
inmate sign a “Release Screening F orm” in the appropriate section. If
the inmate has a complaint , a sworn supervisor shall be notified of
the complaint.
1. If the inmate has a medical complaint, the inmate shall be
given the option of being evaluated by medical staff prior to
release.
2. If the inmate wishes to speak with a supervisor, a supervisor
shall be requested to respond to the inmate ’s location.
3. If the inmate refuses a