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RMS — what it actually means

Official definition
Release the offender to mandatory supervision.
In plain English
Release to mandatory supervision was APPROVED. The code states the release decision, but the official page does not give a release date or processing time.
What happens next
1. RMS is recorded. 2. Release processing takes place; duration varies. 3. The person is released to mandatory supervision; timing varies.
What you can do now
  • Watch for official release correspondence.
  • Keep contact and release-address information current.
  • Prepare housing, transportation, and basic needs.
  • Review any official supervision conditions when received.
Families often get this wrong
RMS does not mean release occurred on the vote date; the page gives no exact processing timeline.

Source: official BPP page

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