Article 7
Duration
1. Protective custody is to last no longer than necessary to achieve its purpose.
2. Release from protective custody is ordered by the office of the Secret State Police. It is the responsibility of the Secret State Police to examine at regular intervals of not more than 3 months whether the protective custody is to be lifted. The arrested person must be released not later than 3 days after the protective custody has been lifted.
Article 8
Foreigners
Foreigners, who have been taken into protective custody, are to be deported unless special reasons render such action inadvisable.
Article 9
Executory Regulations
Executory regulations to implement the preceding provisions shall be issued by the chief of the Security Police.