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A Corpus Receipt

  • The "Prison Manager's Receipt for Prisoner/Corpus Receipt" is issued where a "Warrant of Commitment where Default in Payment of Fine SP28" is received.

Requirements

The following action is accurately completed:

  • Where the prisoner is already in custody, the words "Warrant of Commitment for" are entered in front of the prisoner's name on the first line.
  • Print clearly the name of the constable / bailiff.
  • The police staff identification number is included where the delivering agent is a police constable.
  • Specify the name of issuing court.
  • The number of case is the FCN number located on the top right hand side of the warrant.
  • Specify the amount due and the term of imprisonment to be served.
  • The receipt is signed and dated by the officer receiving the prisoner.
  • The original is handed to the delivering agent and the copy is stapled to the warrant.

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