166Early release by superintendent

166 Early release by superintendent (1) The superintendent of a detention centre may release a detainee from the detention centre earlier than the detainee is entitled to be released in the following circumstances: (a) there are genuine compassionate grounds for the early release; (b) the early release will facilitate the return of the detainee to his or her place of residence or intended residence. (2) The detainee must not be released more than 48 hours earlier than he or she would be entitled to be released but for this section.