release papers

Freedom authorization forms

Release papers are official documents that formally discharge someone from an institution or obligation.

Most commonly, they authorize a prisoner's freedom upon completing a sentence, or discharge a soldier from military service.

The term extends to hospital discharge documents and legal releases from contracts: He walked out with his release papers in hand.

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legal document purpose

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Judicial order authorizing detention

commitment papers · warrant · bench warrant · custody order · search warrant

military/employment status

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Military signup documents

draft notice · conscription papers · mobilization orders · deployment orders · service contract

direction of movement in custody system

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Documents authorizing relocation

Family

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