166. Every such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation, other than those furnished by the prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind.
167. Every such prisoner shall, subject to the orders of the Superintendent, be permitted to be visited by one person, or, if circumstances permit, by two persons at the same time, for a quarter of an hour on any week day, during such hours as may from time to time be appointed.
168. The Superintendent may in special cases permit the visit to be prolonged, and allow more than two persons to visit the prisoner at one time.
169. Every such prisoner shall at his request be allowed to see his counsel or solicitor, accompanied by a clerk or interpreter or the clerk to such counsel or solicitor, provided he produces authority from such counsel or solicitor on any week day, at any reasonable hour, and, if required, in private; but, if necessary, in the view of an officer of the prison.
170. Any such prisoner who is in prison in default of bail shall be permitted to see any of his friends on any week day, at any reasonable hour, for the bona fide purpose of providing bail.
171. Such prisoners may send and receive letters at all reasonable times, and paper, with other writing materials, to such extent as may appear reasonable to the Superintendent, shall be furnished to any such prisoner who requires it for the purpose of communicating with his friends or preparing his defence. Any confidential written communication, prepared as instructions for counsel or a solicitor, may be delivered personally to him or his clerk authorised as aforesaid without being previously examined by any officer of the prison; but all other written communications are to be considered as letters, and are not to be sent out of the prison without being previously inspected by the Superintendent.
172. No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but subject to these provisions he shall attend divine service on Sundays and on other days when such service is performed, unless prevented by illness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reason.
173. Such prisoners shall also be subject to all general rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the special rules relating to such prisoner.
SPECIAL RULES FOR FIRST CLASS MISDEMEANANTS.
174. No prisoner shall be classed as a first class misdemeanant except as provided by Statute or Ordinance, or by order of the Judge or Court before whom he is tried.
175. Such prisoner shall not be placed in association, or at exercise, with criminal prisoners.
176. Such prisoner shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide it is unnecessary, or if the Surgeon states it is for medical reasons unadvisable.
177. Every such prisoner shall be searched only by an officer specially appointed for that purpose.
178. Such prisoner shall be placed, as soon as possible after reception, in a cell appropriated to prisoners of his class, unless there is reason to believe that he is suffering from some infectious disease, in which case he shall be detained in a reception-cell till he can be seen by the Surgeon.
179. Such prisoner shall at all times, when at chapel or exercise, occupy the cell or room assigned to him.
180. The Visiting Justices or Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules they are authorised or may grant, shall satisfy themselves that it can be granted without interfering with the necessary good order and government of the prisons, and the prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any misconduct, the Visiting Justices shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission, and in like circumstances the Superintendent may withdraw or suspend the same when it has been granted by himself, or suspend it when it has been granted by the Visiting Justices if the case is urgent, provided he report the case as soon as possible.
181. The Visiting Justices or the Superintendent, shall, on the application of any prisoner, if, having regard to his ordinary and condition of life, they think such provision should be made in respect to him, permit any such prisoner --
1. To occupy a suitable room or cell specially fitted for such prisoner, and furnished with suitable bedding and other furniture different from that furnished for ordinary cells.
2. To have, at his own cost, private furniture and utensils suitable to his ordinary habits, subject to the approval of the Superintendent.
3. To have, on payment of a small sum to be fixed by the Visiting Justices, with the assistance of some person, to be approved by the Superintendent, to relieve him in the performance of any unaccustomed tasks or offices.
182. Such prisoner shall be permitted to supply his own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoner to receive any allowance of food on any day on which he receives or procures food at his own expense.
183. Such food shall be received only at hours as may be fixed from time to time, shall be inspected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury and waste.
184. Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive more than one pint of liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine, and such liquor or cider, or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received.
185. Such prisoner shall be permitted to wear his own clothing, provided that it is sufficient and fit for use.
186. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.
187. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face, to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness.
188. The beds of such prisoner shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be kept clean and neatly arranged. Should any prisoner object to perform any of these duties, they may be performed for him as provided in Rule 181 (3).
189. Such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation, other than those furnished by the prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind.
190. Such prisoners may be permitted, if the accommodation of the prison will allow, to work at their respective trades and professions. Prisoners who find their own implements, and are maintained at the expense of the prison, shall be allowed to receive the whole of their earnings; the earnings of such as are furnished with implements, or are maintained at the prison expense, shall be subject to a deduction, to be determined by the Visiting Justices, for the use of implements and the cost of maintenance.
191. Such prisoners shall be permitted to see their friends for a quarter of an hour on any day, during such hours as are appointed; may also send and receive letters at all reasonable times, subject to Rule 241.
192. The place in which such prisoners receive their visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive their visits, if any other suitable place can conveniently be provided.
193. No such prisoners shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend divine service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness or excused by the Superintendent for any other reason.
194. Such prisoners shall be subject to all general rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the special rules relating to such prisoners.
195. Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.
SPECIAL RULES FOR PRISONERS FOR DEBT.
196. Prisoners for debt shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecessary, or if the Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.
197. Such prisoners shall at all times, except when at chapel or exercise, occupy the cells or rooms assigned to them.
198. The Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules he is authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy himself that it can be granted without interfering with the security, good order and government of the prison and prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any misconduct, he shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission.
199. Such prisoners shall be permitted to supply their own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoners to receive any prison allowance of food on any day for which they receive or procure food at their own expense.
200. Such food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.
201. Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine, and such liquor, cider and wine shall be consumed on the day it is received.
202. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.
203. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face, to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness.