Chapter 5 Lesson 5 Release Procedures PDF

Lesson 5 Release Lesson Goal You will know the process to release an inmate from a county detention or state correc- tional facility. Think About This Before you are released from the hospital, you go through a process that involves verification, authorization, documentation, and, for some, t...

Lesson 5 Release Lesson Goal You will know the process to release an inmate from a county detention or state correc- tional facility. Think About This Before you are released from the hospital, you go through a process that involves verification, authorization, documentation, and, for some, transportation. This process is similar to an inmate’s release from a county or state facility. You will learn about the release process and specific proce- dures as you read the lesson. Releasing an Inmate Release is the process by which inmates are discharged from a county detention facility or state correctional institution. ✅ CO505.1. Know what the release process involves Release usually involves verification, authorization, documentation, transportation or arranging of transportation, as well as actual physical release of an inmate. Releases are granted through a court order, posting of bond, release on own recognizance (ROR), or expiration of sentence (EOS). The posting of bond requires the arrestee to pay the court a designated fee to ensure their appear- ance later in court. If the defendant does not appear, any money posted is forfeited, and a warrant for arrest is issued. Release on own recognizance requires no payment for assurance. To verify release documentation, review the order for accuracy and completeness, confirm that the release order was issued for a specific inmate, and verify that the release order was issued by the proper authority. ✅ CO505.2. Follow common procedures before releasing an inmate Common procedures to follow before releasing an inmate may include: checking that any special conditions have been satisfied notifying others within the facility as required assisting an inmate in obtaining a certified copy of their birth certificate and a state iden- tification card or replacement driver’s license in place of a state identification card if the inmate’s identification card or driver’s license has been lost, stolen, or destroyed notifying the inmate of their upcoming release notifying any victim(s), if applicable Chapter 5 Intake and Release / 153  resolving any grievances or claims for damage or loss providing the inmate with a toll-free hotline for post-release referrals for community- based reentry services, and a community reentry resource directory organized by county completing any criminal registration process (as defined by county law) providing instructions for criminal registration reporting (as defined by state law) Additionally, you should check for outstanding warrants or detainers. ✅ CO505.3. Know the DNA requirements for convicted or charged felons provided in the Florida Statutes Make sure you have obtained a DNA sample in accordance with the Florida Statutes (ss. 943.325, 925.11), which require that DNA be collected from persons convicted of or arrested for felony or attempted offenses and convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses. ✅ CO505.4. Know how to identify and restore an inmate’s stored property before release Follow your agency’s policies and procedures when releasing inmate property. Begin by verifying the inmate’s identity. Using the inmate’s ID, locate the inmate’s stored property and thoroughly search it for contraband. Once the property is searched and confirmed, it is released to the inmate. ✅ CO505.5. Understand how gratuity applies to an inmate’s release Inmates released from a state facility may be entitled to a discharge gratuity. A discharge gratu- ity is money given to qualified inmates who are released from the custody of the Department of Corrections in accordance with 33-601.502, F.A.C. It is important to document the amount of the gratuity issued to an inmate. ✅ CO505.6. Know the process for returning an inmate’s personal property upon release Before release, the inmate will sign a receipt for returned money, personal property, and release papers or certificate. Return the inmate’s personal property upon release, according to agency policies and procedures. ✅ CO505.7. Know how to document an inmate’s release Each agency has procedures for the actual physical release of inmates and their property, which includes documenting the details of the property release. The releasing officer will document all release information in the inmate’s file, close out the file, and store the file as required. 154 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (CO): Volume 1