Releasing Inmates from Station Jail, Deputies Presence Required



Purpose of Directive

The purpose of this correspondence is to establish uniform guidelines to ensure the safe release of inmates from the station jail.  Nothing in this order shall conflict with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Manual of Policy and Procedures, directives, newsletters, and/or case law.

Scope of Directive

This directive applies to all personnel responsible for the release of inmates from the station jail.

Directive

When an inmate is to be released from the station jail, the jailer shall notify the on duty watch commander.  The watch commander will ensure a deputy responds to the jail to provide security while the jailer releases an inmate from our jail.