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Manual of Policy and Procedures / Volume 5 - Line Procedures / Chapter 3 - Prisoners

5-03/119.00 - Misdemeanor Release Pursuant to 849(B)(3) PC


5-03/117.10 - 849(B)(2) PC Release - Jailer's Responsibility
5-03/120.00 - Misdemeanor Arrests by Other Jurisdictions

All persons arrested only for being under the influence of a narcotic, drug or restricted dangerous drug may be released to an authorized treatment center, providing:

  • No further proceedings are desirable;
  • Such person may reasonably and safely be released;
  • Release is not precluded under the guidelines noted in section 5-03/115.20; and
  • The authorized treatment center has sufficient capacity to receive the person.

In any case in which a person is arrested and released pursuant to 849(b)(3) PC, the releasing Deputy shall issue a signed Certificate of Release (SH-AD-516) describing the action as a detention.