Jail notifies other agencies when a person is released

When a person is released, the jail notifies the relevant courts, probation and parole agencies, community-based organizations, and other appropriate agencies. Ideally, the notification is electronic and automatic.

Local Examples

Johnson County, KS Johnson County Sheriff's Office

• When a person is released from jail, an electronic notification is automatically sent out to the appropriate agencies, including courts, probation agencies, and community-based providers.

For more information on this example, see this resource:

• Johnson County, Kan.: Using Mental Health Screening and Assessment to Serve Individuals with the Most Needs