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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

which time he must earn a number of marks equivalent to the
days in one-fourth of the whole sentence (less the three
months' probation) multiplied by eight, after which he will
be eligible for promotion to the third class, and so on to the
second class, serving and earning in each class a number of
marks equal to one-fourth of the whole sentence.

145. A prisoner in probation, third, or second class may, for
     misconduct, bo subjected to serve an additional period in such
     class in which he may then be serving; and, if in third,
     second, or first class, may be reduced to any lower class for
     any stated period, such number of days for which he may be
     reduced to be multiplied by eight, and the number of marks
     accruing therefrom to be served in such lower class in addi-
     tion to the one-fourth of the sentence.

146. The remainder of the term of imprisonment, after
     having served the prescribed periods in the lower classes, to
     be spent in the first class, unless degraded to any lower class
     for misconduct.

147. These classes, as far as possible, to be kept separate
     from each other.

148. Prisoners in the probation class will wear the prison-
     dress, without facings. They will be allowed no gratuity,
     but may receive one visit of twenty minutes' duration, and
     write and receive one letter, immediately after their convic-
     tion, provided their conduct is good. They will be granted
     one period of exercise on Sundays.

149. All prisoners under sentence of less than six months'
     hard labour are to be considered as in the probation class.
     They may on discharge be granted a gratuity not exceeding
     two shillings and sixpence, unless such sentence expires on a
     Saturday, when this gratuity may be increased to an amount
     not exceeding four shillings. They will be allowed one visit
     of twenty minutes' duration, and to write and receive one
     letter, immediately after their conviction, provided their
     conduct is good, and on the same condition they will be
     allowed a visit of twenty minutes' duration, and to write and
     receive one letter, when within a fortnight of being entitled
     to their discharge.

150. Prisoners in the third class will wear the prison-dress,
     with black facings. They will receive a gratuity, to be earned
     by marks during the time spent in this class at the rate of
     one penny per twenty marks. [In cases of sentences under
     twelve months the various privileges of visiting and writing
     and receiving letters in the classes may be granted, though
     the specified period of three months from date of conviction
     may not have expired.] To receive a visit of twenty minutes'
     duration, and to write and receive a letter, once in three
     months, provided conduct in that class has been good for the
     four previous weeks. To be allowed one period of exercise on
     Sundays.

151. Prisoners in the second class will wear the prison-
     dress, with yellow facings. They will be eligible to receive a
     visit of twenty minutes' duration, and to receive and write a
     letter, one in two months. To receive a gratuity, to be earned
     by marks during the time spent in this class, at the rate of
     one penny halfpenny per twenty marks. To be allowed two
     periods of exercise on Sundays.

152. Prisoners in the first class will wear the prison-dress,
     with red facings. They will be eligible to receive a visit of
     thirty minutes' duration, and to receive and write a letter,
     once in each month. To receive a gratuity, to be earned by
     marks during the time spent in this class, at the rate of two-
     pence halfpenny per twenty marks. To be allowed three
     periods of exercise on Sundays.

153. Prisoners who so far commit themselves as to be
     placed in cross-irons or parti-coloured suit, or under other
     special treatment, will be placed in the probation class whilst
     under such treatment, but on release therefrom will return
     to the class from which they were degraded, unless the sen-
     tence for misconduct specifies to the contrary.

154. Prisoners under cumulative sentences will be treated
     as if undergoing one term equal to the whole award, except
     that they will serve a probation of three months without
     remission for each sentence. The probations to be consecu-
     tive at the commencement of the imprisonment.

155. Prisoners will not be granted any remission on the
     first three months of their imprisonment.

GRATUITY SCALE.

SIX MONTHS' HARD-LABOUR SENTENCE.
1st Period, Probation Class-91 days
2nd Period, Third Class-30 days at 8 marks = 240
marks at 1d. per 20
3rd Period, Second Class-30 days at 8 marks = 240
marks at 14d. per 20
4th Period, First Class-Balance at 8 marks =
marks at 24d. per 20

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TWELVE MONTHS' HARD-LABOUR SENTENCE.
Ist Quarter, Probation Class-91 days
2nd Quarter, Third Class-91 days at 8 marks = 728
marks at 1d. per 20
3rd Quarter, Second Class-91 days at 8 marks = 728
marks at 14d. per 20
4th Quarter, First Class-Balance at 8 marks =
marks at 24d. per 20

s. d.
Nil.
3 0
4 6

EIGHTEEN MONTHS' HARD-LABOUR SENTENCE.
1st Quarter, Probation Class-137 days
2nd Quarter, Third Class-137 days at 8 marks = 1,096-
marks at 1d. per 20
3rd Quarter, Second Class-137 days at 8 marks = 1,096
marks at 14. per 20
4th Quarter, First Class-Balance at 8 marks =
marks at 24d. per 20

s. d.
Nil.
4 7
6 10

TWO YEARS' HARD-LABOUR SENTENCE.
1st Quarter, Probation Class-182 days
2nd Quarter, Third Class-182 days at 8 marks=1,456
marks at 1d. per 20
3rd Quarter, Second Class-182 days at 8 marks = 1,456
marks at 14d. per 20
4th Quarter, First Class-Balance at 8 marks==
marks at 24d. per 20

s. d.
Nil.
6 1
9 1

NOTE.—Should prisoners earn maximum number of days'
remission-
The gratuity for six months' sentence (with special
gratuity) would be
A twelve months' sentence gratuity
An eighteen months' ditto
A two years' ditto
s. d.
5 8
9 5
13 3
17 2
Prisoners undergoing sentences of six months and under
twelve may be recommended for a special gratuity of 2s. 6d.
for exemplary conduct during their sentences.

Visiting Justices.

156. Visiting Justices shall at all times have free access to
     every part of the prison, and to every prisoner therein.

157. Visiting Justices shall report in writing to the Minister
     of Justice on any abuses within the prison, and also on any
     repairs or alterations which, in their opinion, may be urgently
     required.

158. Visiting Justices shall co-operate with the Inspector
     in promoting the efficiency of the service, and shall make
     inquiry into any matter specially referred to them by the
     Minister of Justice, and report their opinion thereon.

159. Should any abuses in connection with the prison
     come to the knowledge of the Visiting Justices, or any of
     them, they shall take care that such abuses are immediately
     brought to the notice of the Minister of Justice; and in case
     of necessity they may suspend any officer of the prison until
     the decision of the Minister of Justice is known.

160. Visiting Justices shall attend to any report in writing
     which they may from time to time receive as to the mind or
     body of any prisoner being likely to be injured by the disci-
     pline or treatment to which he is subjected, and shall com-
     municate their opinion to the Minister of Justice, and if the
     case be urgent they shall give such directions thereon,
     pending the decision of the Minister, as they may deem
     expedient.

161. Visiting Justices shall frequently inspect the diets of
     the prisoners, and if they shall find that the quality of any
     article does not fulfil the terms of the contract they shall
     report the same to the Minister of Justice, and, if necessary,
     shall take such steps as may be immediately necessary to
     provide the prisoners with suitable food.

Official Visitors.

162. Official Visitors appointed under section 13 of "The
     Prisons Act, 1883," shall from time to time visit any prison
     to which they may be duly appointed, and ascertain that the
     regulations are duly carried out, especially as regards the
     separation of prisoners, and the enforcement of hard labour
     in prisons.

163. Such Official Visitors shall at all times have free access
     to all parts of the prison, and to all prisoners confined
     therein.

164. Such Official Visitors shall not give any order or inter-
     fere with the administration of the prison. The books of the
     prison are to be open to their inspection.

Inspector.

165. The Inspector shall from time to time visit the different
     prisons of the colony, and ascertain by personal inspection
     that the rules and regulations are duly enforced.