5-02/130.10 - Release From LAC/USC Medical Center Jail Wards



To release a juvenile from the LAC/USC Medical Center Jail Wards, the requesting Deputy shall send the release via JDIC to the Jail Booking Office who shall contact the Medical Center.  The juvenile shall be released forthwith if he is in condition to leave the hospital.  The minor shall be released through Eastlake Juvenile Hall so that the minor’s property can be collected.  If he is unable to leave, he shall be moved by Medical Center personnel to an open ward.  Detention Control, Juvenile Hall, shall be notified of the release.

NOTE:    Juveniles shall not be released as long as any detaining order or hold is on file.