Article 19. Leaving the territory of the special reception facility by persons subjected to administrative detention

In exceptional cases (death of a close relative, a grave illness of a close relative posing a threat to life, or an incident that has caused substantial material damage to the person subjected to administrative detention or his/her family), persons subjected to administrative detention may be permitted to leave the territory of the special reception facility for a period not exceeding twenty-four hours, with travel time in both directions (up to forty-eight hours) not included. Permission to leave shall be granted within the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

An application for permission to leave shall be considered by the administration of the special reception facility not later than the day following its submission. The decision shall be taken having regard to the identity and conduct of the person and the availability of supporting documents.

The time spent outside the territory of the special reception facility shall be counted toward the term of serving administrative detention.

Travel expenses for leaving the territory of the special reception facility shall be borne by the person subjected to administrative detention or by other persons.

If unforeseen circumstances arise that make timely return to the special reception facility difficult, the return period may be extended by up to forty-eight hours by decision of the head of the internal affairs body at the place where the person is located; the administration of the special reception facility shall be notified thereof.

If the person subjected to administrative detention evades return to the special reception facility within the established period, he/she shall be detained by the internal affairs body and sent to the special reception facility. In such case, the time spent outside the facility shall not be counted toward the term of serving administrative detention.

The procedure for leaving the territory of the special reception facility by persons subjected to administrative detention shall be established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.