Any incident, wherein an inmate is mistakenly released from custody without malice, is considered an erroneous release.
If circumstances indicate that the inmate concerned played a substantial role in gaining release or initiated the release process through his own action, the incident shall be classified as an escape.
Any incident when an inmate leaves the lawful confines of a custodial facility, station compound, or work location, regardless of the intent to voluntarily return or the completion of a voluntary return, shall be construed as an escape and shall be classified in the appropriate category.
The escape, attempted escape, or erroneous release of an inmate from a custody unit, CST, or any criminal court shall be reported immediately to Main Control, Central Jail, by the Facility or Unit from which the escape occurred.
An erroneous release from a court lockup shall be handled in the same manner as an escape.
Refer to CSDM, 2-03/040.00 - Inmate Escape/Erroneous Release.