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§ 2-4-070 — Prisoner release authority

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 2-4-070

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2-4-070 Prisoner release authority.

The mayor shall have the power and authority to release and discharge, at his discretion, any person imprisoned for the violation of any provision of this code. In each and every case in which such release shall be so made by the mayor he shall cause a proper record thereof to be made and a notice thereof, together with a statement setting out his reasons for such release, to be sent to the city council. (Prior code § 3-7)