What happens when someone is remanded in custody?

When a person is remanded in custody it means that they will be detained in a prison until a later date when a trial or sentencing hearing will take place. They should also have further rights in prison, such as being able to wear their own clothes and having more visits.

Can an inmate allowed to view the remains of his relative?

As provided for in Chapter 6 Section 1 of the Operating Manual of the BuCor, the movement of an inmate outside confinement facility may be authorized in any of the following instances: (a) to appear in court or other government agency as directed by competent authority; (b) for medical examination/treatment or …

What are some rules in prison?

Prisoners must keep the cell clean at all times. Beds must be made and personal effects must be neat and orderly; floor must be spotless. 5. Prisoners must not move, tamper with, deface or damage walls, ceiling, windows, doors, or any prison property.

What crimes do you get put on remand for?

Remand

• you have been charged with a serious crime, for example armed robbery.
• you have been convicted of a serious crime in the past.
• the police think you may not go to your court hearing.
• the police think you may commit another crime while on bail.
• you have been given bail before and not stuck to the terms.

Can I visit a prisoner on remand?

A prisoner on remand (waiting for their trial) is allowed three 60-minute visits a week. A convicted prisoner is allowed at least two 60-minute visits every four weeks. Some prisons allow more visits as a reward for good behaviour. If you live a long way from the prison, the prisoner can ask to ‘save up’ visits.

What does whistling mean in prison?

Skeete testified that most cell-blocks in the jail have similar rules. They range from remembering to wash your hands, to never whistling. Whistling reminds inmates of birds, which represent the outdoors and freedom, explained Mr. Skeete.

What are unspoken rules of prison?

Unwritten Rule #1, Don’t Snitch Even if you cooperated on your case, once you get to prison, don’t snitch. The old saying, “Snitches get stitches,” generally only applies to the mediums and penitentiaries (higher-level institutions), where politics (inmate rules) are extremely enforced.