Release from prison refers to a judicial activity in which a criminal's personal freedom is released by the penalty execution organ according to law after the expiration of his sentence. The criminal's punishment has been completely executed, and he can return to social life. After the released prisoners regain their freedom, they do not need to accept the supervision of the judicial organs, but they should report to the local authorities for help and education, although they will not be punished for not reporting. After being released from prison, they enjoy equal rights with other citizens in employment, schooling, promotion and rewards, and all sectors of society and resettlement units shall not discriminate. People released from prison also have the right to go abroad, because the punishment has been executed, and unless they are defendants or criminal suspects in criminal cases, they are not subject to exit restrictions.

Procedures for release from prison:

1. The judgment has been executed: the criminal has served his sentence in prison and all the sentences prescribed by law have been executed;

2. The prison puts forward release suggestions: the prison puts forward release suggestions to the higher authorities according to the expiration of the prisoner's sentence;

3. Examination and approval procedures: the higher authorities shall examine and approve the release proposal put forward by the prison to ensure that the release procedures are legal and compliant;

4. Release decision: After approval, the prison will issue a release decision to formally confirm the release of criminals;

5. Pre-release education: criminals will receive a series of education before release, including legal knowledge and social adaptation;

6. Handling release procedures: prisoners complete all necessary release procedures in prison, such as identification and signing relevant documents;

7. Official release: After all the formalities are completed, the criminal is officially released from prison and restored to a free state.

To sum up, released from prison refers to the judicial activities in which criminals, after serving their sentences, lift the restrictions on personal freedom, return to social life and enjoy equal rights with other citizens, including employment, schooling, promotion and reward. , also have the right to go abroad, unless it involves the defendant or criminal suspect in a criminal case.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Prison Law

Article 35

When a prisoner has served his sentence, the prison shall release him on schedule and issue a release certificate.