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Juvenile Unconvicted Prisoners.

54. Will be subjected to same rules as the adult unconvicted prisoners.

Female Prisoners.

55. Female prisoners will be subject to all rules and regulations laid down for the ordering of male prisoners, so far as such rules and regulations are applicable.

Punishment Regulations.

56. Any prisoner—
    (1.) Being insolent to or threatening any officer of the gaol ;
    (2.) Injuring or destroying the property of the Government ;
    (3.) Fighting or assaulting a prisoner ;
    (4.) Refusing or neglecting to obey the lawful orders of any officer of the gaol ;
    (5.) Holding or attempting to hold intercourse with others than the officers of the gaol, without lawful permission ;
    (6.) Profane swearing, or obscene language, playing at any games, or gambling ;
    (7.) Smoking, or in any way making use of tobacco, unless by special permission ;
    (8.) Or being guilty of any other misconduct not provided against in these rules, subversive of the peace, order, and good government of the gaol,

shall be punishable by being placed in solitary confinement for any period not exceeding seven (7) days, and, in addition thereto (at the option of a visiting Justice) a diminution of his rations ; and, in addition, in case of destruction or injury to any property of Government by a prisoner who shall have money or property in the hands of the gaoler, such money or property may be wholly or partially forfeited by order of the visiting Justice, to repay such destruction or injury.

57. Every prisoner who shall be guilty of any of the offences next hereafter mentioned (i.e.), that is to say—
    (1.) Attempting to escape ;
    (2.) Conniving at and concealing a prisoner or prisoners attempting to escape ;
    (3.) Assaulting any officer of the gaol,

shall in addition to any punishment to which he may by law otherwise be sentenced, be punishable by solitary confinement for any period not exceeding one month, by diminished rations, and by being placed in irons.

58. Every prisoner who shall be guilty of the offences next hereafter mentioned, that is to say—
    (1.) Mutiny or outbreak ;
    (2.) Assaulting an officer, with intent to do grievous bodily harm ;
    (3.) Setting on fire, or attempting to set on fire, the gaol buildings or other property,

shall, in addition to any punishment to which he may by law otherwise be sentenced, be punishable by solitary confinement for any period not exceeding one month at any one time, or for three months, in periods of one calendar month, at intervals of at least one calendar month each, by placing in irons, whipping not exceeding fifty lashes at one time, by imprisonment not exceeding twelve calendar months, and by diminished rations, in addition to the original sentence.

59. Complaints touching the above, and all other offences committed by prisoners, shall be heard and determined, upon due proof upon oath by one or more visiting Justice or Justices.

60. Females guilty of repeated breaches of gaol regulations shall be liable to have their hair cut close, in addition to any other punishment to which they may be subject.

61. Every sentence of punishment, with the nature of the offence, shall be entered in the Detention Book, and signed by the visiting Justice.

Attempt to Escape.

62. Any prisoner leaving his allotted place while at work with intent to escape, or otherwise making any attempt, will render himself liable to be shot by the guard or other person in whose charge he may be ; and each prisoner is hereby cautioned that if he makes any such attempt he does so at his own risk and peril.

63. Any prisoner attempting to escape, or who, having escaped, shall be re-captured, shall be put in irons for such term as a visiting Justice shall direct.

Gaoler.

64. He shall reside in the establishment, from which he shall not absent himself for a longer period than six hours, without the written authority of the Superintendent. He shall be responsible for the discipline, entire management and safe custody of the prisoners, the impartial enforcement of penal discipline, and the entire introduction and maintenance of habits of industry, cleanliness, order, and obedience among them, and in the establishment generally.

65. He shall duly ascertain that the prisoners are correctly instructed in labor, and so placed as to preclude their carrying on conversation unheard by the officer in charge. He will therefore frequently and at uncertain hours visit the working parties.

66. He shall see all the officers under his charge perform their duties in strict accordance with the regulations issued for their guidance.

67. He shall be at all times ready to receive any complaint or application made by any of the prisoners, and to report the same to a visiting Justice.

68. He shall use all necessary measures of precaution to prevent the escape of prisoners, and with that view frequently visit and inspect the wards, separate apartments, cells, and every division of the establishment, by day and by night, and shall see every prisoner once at least in twenty-four hours.

69. He shall see that the utmost economy be observed throughout the establishment, and that the labor of the prisoners be made as productive as possible.

70. He shall not allow prisoners, under any pretence whatever, to be employed singly or in detached parties, without being under the charge and personal observation of an officer.

71. He shall not permit any stranger to sleep in the departments of the officers, nor shall any visitors be allowed unless by permission of a visiting Justice.

72. He shall keep a journal in which he will enter every extraordinary occurrence and remark, and remark upon any irregularities which may take place in the discipline of the establishment, as also upon all matters of importance bearing upon the health, discipline, and employment of the prisoners.