Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998)Regulations for the Administration of the Department of Correctional Services of the Republic of South AfricaChapter II : Custody of all Inmates under Conditions of Human Dignity12. Access to legal advice |
| 1) | An inmate may consult with his or her legal practitioner in connection with legal matters subject to the conditions determined by the National Commissioner. |
| 2) | A consultation contemplated in sub regulation (1) is subject to the following: |
| a) | A legal practitioner must lodge proof of his or her identity and status as legal practitioner at the request of the Head of the Correctional Centre; |
| b) | Such a consultation must take place only between 08h00 and 15h30 unless the Head of the Correctional Centre, due to the existence of urgent or exceptional circumstances has given his or her prior permission; |
| c) | The consultation must take place in sight but out of earshot of a correctional official; |
| d) | The legal practitioner may be allowed to utilise his or her own interpreter, secretary or typist; and |
| e) | If a particular legal practitioner is refused access to the inmate the inmate may request to consult with another legal practitioner. |