Prepustení

Prepustení is a term used in Czech and Slovak contexts to denote the act of releasing a person from custody, detention, or institutional care. In criminal justice, it typically refers to moving from confinement to a non-custodial status, either upon completion of a sentence or earlier under conditions. It includes release from remand detention and release from prison after serving a sentence. Common forms are unconditional release, conditional release (podmíněné/ podmienečné prepustenie) with supervision, and parole, which may require reporting to authorities, residence restrictions, and adherence to rehabilitation programs. If conditions are violated, the release can be revoked and the person returned to custody.

In medical contexts, prepustení also denotes discharge from a hospital or other health facility when treatment is complete and the patient can go home or transition to another care setting. The discharge process typically involves a decision by medical staff and the provision of follow-up instructions and care arrangements.

The legal framework governing prepustení varies by jurisdiction but generally involves judicial or administrative decisions, rights to legal representation, and avenues for appeal or revocation. The concept reflects a balance between public safety and the reintegration of individuals into society, as well as the rights and welfare of detainees, patients, and those under care.

See also: parole, conditional release, discharge from hospital, bail.