If an inmate's release is scheduled for a holiday, what policy ensures compliance?

The policy ensuring compliance when an inmate's release is scheduled for a holiday typically involves releasing the inmate on the day before the holiday. This practice allows for the proper processing and handling of the inmate's release, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and evaluations can be completed without delay that could arise from holiday closures. It also mitigates potential issues related to services that may not be available on holidays, such as transportation or support services that are typically required during the release process.

Other options would not align with the common procedures in corrections. Immediate release on a holiday may not be feasible due to staffing or logistics issues. Transferring to another facility might complicate the release further and would not be standard protocol in this situation. Postponing the release until the next business day could lead to unnecessary confinement and is typically avoided in favor of ensuring the inmate can transition out of the system in a timely manner.