Department members shall not discourage or encourage inmate/arrestee participation in the Voluntary Delayed Release (VDR) Program.
Department personnel shall ensure the VDR form is completed prior to releasing the inmate/arrestee.
Inmates/arrestees who do not wishto participate in the VDR Program shall continue through the release process without delay.
If an inmate/arrestee wishes to participate in the VDR Program, the Department member releasing the inmate/arrestee shall obtain the inmate’s/arrestee’s signature, fingerprint, and place the inmate/arrestee in a designated holding cell for VDR inmates/arrestees.
An inmate/arrestee may revoke their request to voluntarily remain in custody at any time. In the event an inmate/arrestee revokes their decision to participate in the VDR Program, the Department member releasing the inmate/arrestee shall ensure section 3 Revocation is completed by obtaining signatures from the inmate/arrestee and watch commander. The inmate/arrestee shall be processed for release without delay.
Inmates/arrestees participating in the VDR Program shall be processed for release in a timely manner not to exceed 16 hours or until normal business hours, whichever is shorter.
Inmates/arrestees participating in the VDR Program shall be given an opportunity to make a reasonable number of phone calls in order to arrange for transportation and to notify the bail/bond agent of their decision to remain in custody.
Court released inmates/arrestees who want to participate in the VDR Program shall be transported to the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) or Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) for processing.
Unit commanders who are responsible for detentions and incarcerations of inmates/arrestees shall establish procedures for the Voluntary Delayed Release Program for their unit to include designation of a holding cell, revocation procedures, phone calls, etc.