✨ Prison Regulations Continuation
TARANAKI GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
They will not, however, be required to dress in the prison clothing, nor to be shaved nor to have their hair cut off.
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If such prisoners shall be discharged, the property taken from them shall be restored, if not held under legal advice. If admitted to bail, such property as may be directed by the Magistrate admitting to bail shall be retained until they are discharged.
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They will be supplied with the same rations as the prisoners not at labour, but may in preference support themselves, at the discretion of the Gaoler.
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They may be visited by and may correspond with their legal advisers at all reasonable times, and may be visited by their friends on Tuesdays and Fridays on application to the Gaoler, and in the presence of an Officer.
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They will be cautioned that any remarks they may make respecting the offence with which they are charged may be used as evidence against them.
JUVENILE UNCONVICTED PRISONERS.
- Juvenile unconvicted prisoners will be subject to the same rules as the adult unconvicted prisoners.
MATRON.
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The Matron will reside in the establishment, from which she is not to be absent without authority.
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The Matron will be charged with the immediate care and superintendence of the female prisoners, and will conform to all Rules and Regulations laid down for the guidance of the male division of the Gaol, in so far as they may be found applicable.
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The Matron will be present at all inspections of the female prisoners by whomsoever made, and especially when they are searched on their admission, and when they leave the establishment.
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The Matron, or Female Warder, is required to attend Divine Service with the female prisoners.
FEMALE PRISONERS.
- Female prisoners will be subject to all Rules and Regulations laid down for the guidance of male prisoners, so far as they may be applicable to them.
Printed under the authority of the Government of the Province of Taranaki, by W. H. J. Seffern, of Devon-street, New Plymouth, Printer to the Provincial Government for the time being.
Taranaki Provincial Gazette 1870, No 9
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Rules and Regulations for Prisons in Taranaki
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⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement25 March 1870
Prison, Regulations, Taranaki, Gaoler, Discipline, Warders, Overseers, Storekeeper, Juvenile, Matron, Female Prisoners
- W. H. J. Seffern, Printer to the Provincial Government