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5-25-025 Inmate Safe Release Procedures-Approved by CSS Policy on 08/28/2025


5-23-35 Acceptance of Stays Into Custody
5-50-020 Floor Control and Module Booth Security and Procedures- Approved by CSS on 08/21/2024

                                                                           Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

                  CUSTODY SERVICES DIVISION

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

CENTURY REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITY

Unit Order:  # 5-25-025

Effective Date: 12/13/2012  

Reviewed Date: 08/20/2025

Subject: Inmate Safe Release Procedures       

Reference: CRDF Unit Order 5-25-020

Unit Commander Signature: On File                Date:  09/15/2025 

 

PURPOSE OF ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to establish safe hours for the release of female inmates at the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF).

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to or working in any capacity at CRDF.

ORDER:

The release of female inmates occurs daily.  To ensure the safety of all inmates being released from the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the CRDF Inmate Reception Center shall not release inmates who have completed their sentence (i.e., expiration percentage) between the hours of 2200 and 0600, pursuant to Penal Code 4024(a).  During this timeframe, the release area shall be closed.  IRC records will ensure all release passes are sent no later than 1900 hours.

Spontaneous releases (e.g., bail bond) may be released during nighttime hours.  CRDF Reception Center personnel shall be responsible for processing these inmates for release, in coordination with the bond clerk.  Inmates may also elect to participate in the Voluntary Delayed Release Program under these release circumstances, in which case they shall be given the opportunity to make reasonable number of phone calls to notify their bail/bond agent of their decision to remain in custody. 

NOTE:  CRDF Inmate Reception Center personnel shall make every attempt to confirm bond releases have confirmed transportation arrangements.

If an inmate is held over in the release area past 2200 hours, the CRDF Reception Center sergeant shall notify the on-duty watch commander, who shall make the final determination as to whether the inmate shall be released or re-housed for a later release during daytime hours. 

NOTE:  Any release occurring between 2200 and 0600 hours shall be documented in the Watch Commander’s Log.

REVISED 08/20/2025

REVISED 08/07/2022

REVISED 05/25/2022

REVISED 07/23/2021