Admission of inmates

to BuCor and BJMP

BuCor
Bureau of Corrections

Arriving at prison
Upon arrival the prisoner will be taken to the admission area for
processing by DCS staff. Processing takes on average between 3 to
6 hours.
Children of women prisoners
Women with children will be asked if their children are safe and
being cared for. If necessary an opportunity will be provided for
arrangements to be made.
Processing

The prisoner will then be photographed.

All prisoners are strip searched to ensure prison
safety and prevent contraband. The strip search is
done in a dignified way by staff of the same
gender.
The prisoner will be provided with the
opportunity to shower and provided with clean
prison clothing and shoes. The prisoner may be
placed in a holding cell whilst staff are processing
the prisoner.
Property and clothing

All items worn by a prisoner, including jewelry

and rings, will be processed, cataloged, and
stored.
Prohibited items, such as mobile phones, will not
be stored and must be claimed by a family
member or close friend. If not claimed, these
items will be disposed of after two weeks.
If a prisoner has no one available to pick up these
items, they may seek assistance from OARS or
Second Chances.
Interviews

During the intake process, prisoners will be

interviewed by both correctional and medical staff
to determine their category and which prison and
location would best meet their needs.
Nurses will thoroughly assess the prisoner's
health concerns and provide medication if
necessary. If the prisoner is experiencing drug or
alcohol withdrawal issues or is on a methadone
program, they should inform the nurse, who can
arrange for the prisoner to see the doctor if
needed.
Food and meals

Once processed the prisoner will be able to eat at

the prison’s next available meal time.
A sandwich or salad pack may be available at
other times. A prisoner can ask for water at any
time during processing.
Phone calls

Once the admission process for a prisoner is

complete, they are provided with an opportunity
to make a phone call to a family member or
friend.
The phone call should not exceed 10 minutes in
duration. The correctional officer will collect the
details of who the prisoner wants to call, along
with the phone number. The person on the other
end of the line will be asked if they wish to accept
the phone call.
During this phone call, the prisoner may choose to
inform the person of their current location,
request for money to be transferred into their
prisoner account, or ask them to contact a lawyer
on their behalf.
After admission
The prisoner will be taken to the cell blocks and accommodation units.

Orientation
Prisoners will be given an orientation session within the first
day of arriving. Prisoners will learn about the prison routine
including meal times, shower times, exercise and their prisoner
rights.

They will be advised on:

•the prison rules
•the behavior expectations
•the discipline process
•health, welfare and infection issues and
•how to make telephone calls, contact family, money
and property.
BJMP
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITMENT
(BJMP)

•Commitment Order;
•Medical Certificate – recent medical certificate taken within 24
hours prior to admission;
•Complaint/Information;
•Police Booking Sheet; and.
•Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITMENT
(BuCor)

• Mittimus/Commitment Order of the court

• Information and Court Decision in the case
• Certification of Detention
• Certification of No Pending Case
• Certification of Non-Appeal
• Provincial Form 35/Inmate data sheet
 Overview
Explains the procedures, treatment and
programs of the prisoners lesson, PDL admission
process and procedures including treatment
programs in the BuCor and BJMP.
Interesting facts
List some interesting facts about Irish American Heritage
Month. Here are a few examples:
• Between 1820 to 1860, the US saw an influx of Irish
immigration.
• Irish immigrants faced prejudice and hostility when they
arrived in the US.
• Irish American Heritage Month was established in 1991.
Arts and literature
Provide examples of art and literature that
are significant to Irish American Heritage
Month. Here are a few examples:
• The writing of Oscar Wilde
• The music of Enya
• The artwork of Sarah Purser
How to celebrate
 Conclusion
Provide a brief summary of your presentation.
Remind the audience what you covered in the previous slides.
Questions & answers
Invite questions from the audience.
Resources
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• Source #1
• Source #2
• Source #3