5-03/115.00 - Misdemeanor Prisoners-Release Policy



Misdemeanor prisoners shall be released in a manner prescribed by law as soon as such persons may reasonably and safely be released.

Section 5-03/115.05 and section 5-03/115.20 deal with the procedures to be followed when making field releases and releases from custody.  Procedures for making releases pursuant to 849(b)(2) and (3) PC are covered in section 5-03/117.00 and section 5-03/119.00.