What action should be taken if a detainer is issued for someone who has been released from custody?

The appropriate action when a detainer has been issued for an individual who has already been released from custody is to cancel the detainer if it is no longer applicable. A detainer is a request to hold an individual for a law enforcement agency for further investigation or processing. If that individual is no longer in custody, there is no longer a basis for the detainer to remain active.

In this situation, leaving the detainer in place would not be effective since the individual is unavailable for apprehension. Immediate arrest upon release does not apply because the individual is not in custody; they have completed their release process. Notifying law enforcement could be relevant, but it does not address the necessity of taking action concerning the detainer issued. Therefore, the correct response is to cancel the detainer, ensuring that law enforcement records and actions reflect the current status of the individual involved.