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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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132. He shall examine all prisoners prior to their removal to another prison and shall certify in his journal whether or not they are fit for removal.

133. He shall examine any prisoner before corporal punishment is inflicted, and certify whether or not such prisoner is fit to receive such punishment. The Medical Officer shall be present at every infliction of corporal punishment, and shall cause such punishment to cease if he considers that the prisoner is likely to collapse, or his punishment to cause permanent injury to his health.

134. Within twenty-four hours of the infliction of any corporal punishment at which he has been a witness, the Medical Officer shall forward to the Under-Secretary his report upon the authorized form.

135. He may employ any ameliorative treatment to a prisoner who has been flogged, twenty-four hours after such flogging has taken place, or sooner if the prisoner’s state of health demands it.

ORDER-BOOK.

136. There shall be kept in each prison an order-book, in which shall be set forth all rules and instructions that may from time to time be made or authorized, providing in detail and in minor matters for the duties of the officers and the management of the prison. Once in each month the contents of any additions to the order-book shall be read to the officers, and in like manner, so far as they may be affected thereby, to the prisoners.

GENERAL RULES FOR APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF OFFICERS.

137. A candidate for the position of a prison warden must be able to produce satisfactory references and fulfil the following conditions—viz., Age not less than twenty-three years nor over thirty-five years; minimum height, 5 ft. 9 in., and of proportionate build and of sound health. Candidates must furnish evidence of having passed at least the Fifth Standard or some equivalent examination. Candidates must be British subjects.

138. Application for appointment must be made by the candidate in his own handwriting on the form provided.

Probationary Warders.

139. Candidates selected for employment must pass a medical examination as to mental and bodily soundness by a Medical Officer of the Prison service.

140. Probationary warders shall be required to serve for twelve months as probationers, during which time they shall not be allowed leave of absence, and their services may be dispensed with at any time.

141. They must render implicit obedience to all rules, regulations, and general orders, and in all other respects conform to the discipline of the prison.

142. They must, during the probationary period and before being appointed to the permanent staff, pass an examination to the satisfaction of the Inspector in the following subjects:—

(a.) Handwriting and spelling—To be tested by writing from dictation an extract from a newspaper containing not less than 50 words;

(b.) Arithmetic—First four simple rules;

(c.) Duties of a warden, including the writing of reports, drill, the Prisons Act, and the General Rules and Regulations;

and must receive a satisfactory report as to conduct and ability from the Gaoler of the prison to which they are attached.

Chief Warden.

143. Only Principal Warders who show conspicuous ability in the management of prisons, in the enforcement of discipline among officers and prisoners, and who are zealous and diligent in the performance of their duties shall be eligible for promotion to the rank of Chief Warden.

Principal Warders.

144. Only officers who have good records for conduct and ability shall be eligible for promotion to the rank of Principal Warders.

145. Before promotion to this rank they shall be required to pass an examination in the following subjects:—

Arithmetic—Keeping of accounts; simple proportion.

Handwriting and spelling—Sixth Standard requirements.

Institutional—Prison book-keeping; writing of reports; the General Orders and Regulations; duties of posts; practical drill (if deemed necessary).

146. Criminology and Penology—The Inspector will from time to time set the necessary papers.

VISITING OFFICERS.

Visiting Justices.

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

148. They shall report in writing to the Minister on any abuses within the prison, and in case of necessity they may suspend any officer of the prison until the decision of the Minister is known.

149. They shall also report to the Minister as to any repairs or alterations which in their opinion may be urgently required.

150. They shall forthwith report to the Minister any occurrence of an extraordinary nature, or anything that may seem to them proper to be brought under his notice.