Which agency conducts searches of inmates being released to another custody?

• A. Releasing agency
• B. Receiving agency
• C. Police department
• D. Probation office

Answer: (A)

When an inmate is moved from one custody to another, the releasing agency conducts a final search to ensure security and accountability. This search is done before the inmate leaves the facility to verify that no contraband or prohibited items are being taken out and to confirm the inmate’s identity and property are properly handled. The receiving agency will handle screening upon arrival, but the exit search is the releasing agency’s responsibility. Police departments or probation offices aren’t the ones who perform this specific search in the transfer process.