Transporting Inmate To Rehab

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If a court orders you to transport your brother to rehab and you fail to do so, you could potentially face legal consequences. The specifics would depend on the orders language and your intent. If the jails delay caused you to be late, you may not be held responsible. Document the delay and inform the rehab center immediately. Consult with your attorney for further advice. Communicate with the rehab facility to confirm their policies on late arrivals due to circumstances beyond your control.

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the language states that he is to be released to my custody, and I am to transport him from the jail to the rehab and he is to arrive by certain time. The jail released him two hours late and I’m scared we won’t make it on time.
Based on your information, in West Virginia:
- If the jail's delay caused you to be late, you may not be held responsible.
- Document the delay and inform the rehab center immediately.
- Consult with your attorney for further advice.
Can you help me write something up in an email to notify the rehabilitation center? The judges order states that they are to release him no later than * AM, but they did not release him until * AM. They tried to say that they didn’t receive the order from the courts, but they did receive it.
Subject: Urgent: Delay in Court-Ordered Release and Arrival Time
Dear [Rehab Center],
I am writing to inform you about a delay in my brother's release from [County Jail]. Despite a clear court order stating release at * AM, my brother was not released until * AM due to administrative issues at the jail. We are on our way and will arrive as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding.
Best,
[Your Name]
Can a rehab facility deny a patient the bed reserved for them if the jail releases them late
In general, the rehab facility should not deny a bed due to late arrival if the delay was beyond your control. However, policies may vary, so it's best to communicate with the facility immediately and confirm.