C.03.01.R6 Prisoner's Property On Transfer (National Requirement)

Release of Property on Transfer

1. If a prisoner is to be transferred from one prison (the first prison) to another prison or place, the Prison Manager of the first prison must take all practicable steps to ensure that before the transfer takes place –
   1. The prisoner’s property is checked against the property register and
   2. The prisoner is asked to check the relevant entries in the register and sign a written acknowledgement of the property to be transferred.
2. If, on a check of the property it is found that a prisoner’s property does not correspond with the relevant entries in the property register, the matter must be referred to the Prison Manager and resolved by the Prison Manager reasonably promptly.
3. When a prisoner is required to wear his or her own clothing during the transfer then sufficient clothing must be released to the prisoner for that purpose.
4. The prisoner’s property must be transported at the same time as the prisoner unless there is insufficient space, in which case alternative arrangements for sending that property must be made. These arrangements must ensure property arrives at the destination within seven days of transfer.
5. Where a prisoner’s property cannot be transferred at the same time as the prisoner, the transferring prison must ensure that the prisoner has sufficient change of clothing and toiletries accompanying him or her.
6. Subject to sub clause (3), the prisoner must not have access to his or her property while being transported.