Release Process

Incarcerated Individual Discharge

The release process starts when the jail receives authorization from the proper officials to lift or close all charges and holds.

48-Hour Window

The jail has up to 48 hours to release an individual. The 48-hour window starts on midnight of the day the release order is sent to the jail from the Courts or Magistrate.

48-Hour Exception
The only exception to the 48-hour window are incarcerated individuals who posted bond. Bonded inmates are typically released within three hours of the jail’s receipt of the necessary documentation.

Prior to Release

Before release, we review the incarcerated individual's

  • Medical needs (including current medication)
  • Property
  • Balance in the cashier’s office

The discharge coordinator then conducts a brief assessment of the incarcerated individual’s needs. In the Discharge and Release Center (DRC), each individual is offered discharge services to facilitate a smooth and safe transition to the community.

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