It is the policy of the Department to release misdemeanor inmates in a manner prescribed by law as soon as such inmates may reasonably and safely be released.
MPP sections 5-03/115.05, "Field Release of Misdemeanor Procedures" and 5-03/115.20, "Misdemeanor Release - Exceptions" 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 849(b)(3) PC are covered in MPP sections 5-03/117.00, "Misdemeanor Release Pursuant to 849(b)(2) PC" and MPP section 5-03/119.00, "Misdemeanor Release Pursuant to 849(b)(3) PC."