Starting your sentence The prison staff assigned to you and your management plan Every prisoner is assigned a “case manager” – their job is to provide you with support and advice during your prison sentence. You won’t have contact with the case…

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Starting your sentence Your property: What you’re allowed to have in prison What happens to the property I bring with me to prison? Corrections Act 2004, s 43; Corrections Regulations 2005, regs 30, 32; Prison Operations Manual, P.02 When you arrive at…

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Starting your sentence Money: Using your P119 prisoner trust account What is a P119 prisoner trust account? Corrections Act 2004, s 46; Prison Operations Manual, F.05 Any cash you have when you arrive at the prison will be put into a prisoner…

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Working, studying and other activities on the inside What this chapter covers Working while in prison Types of work, Release to Work programme and what you can earn Education and study Your right to access education in prison and what courses are…

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Working, studying and other activities on the inside Working while in prison What types of work are there in prison? Corrections Act 2004, ss 62, 66, 66A; Corrections Regulations 2005, reg 27 There are three different types of work within the prison:…

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Working, studying and other activities on the inside Education and study Can I get an education while in prison? Corrections Act 2004, ss 50-52, 78 If you want to improve your education the prison must give you as much help as is…

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Working, studying and other activities on the inside The prison library Will the prison have a library that I can use? Corrections Act 2004, s 78, Prison Operations Manual, F.04 All prisoners have the right to regular access to prison library services,…

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Working, studying and other activities on the inside Physical exercise How often can I exercise? Corrections Act 2004, ss 69, 70 You have the right to at least one hour of exercise every day. You’re entitled to this even if you’re confined…

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Working, studying and other activities on the inside Religion What are my rights when it comes to religion? Corrections Act 2004, ss 79, 80 The prison must provide for your religious and cultural needs as much as is reasonable and practicable. Can…

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Working, studying and other activities on the inside Voting in elections Do I have the right to vote while I’m in prison? Electoral Act 1993, ss 80, 81, 86A-86E; Prison Operations Manual, F.03; Electoral (Registration of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Act 2020 If…

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