Detention Act Article 110

Before releasing defendants who are old and fragile, gravely ill, or physically or mentally disabled and cannot take care of themselves, a detention center shall notify family members or individuals deemed appropriate by the defendant to pick up the defendant. Where such individuals cannot be reached or refuse to pick up the defendant after receiving a notice, the detention center should submit related documents and notify the social welfare authority of the municipal or county (city) government at the location of the defendant’s household registration to arrange a transfer to other placement facilities or make other necessary arrangements.Where there are individuals, legal entities, organizations, or authorities (agencies) that should be notified before the release of a defendant in accordance with other regulations, the detention center shall comply accordingly.