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 III : Sentenced Offenders25. Location and transfer of inmates |
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| a) | When an inmate is transferred the Head of the Correctional Centre or a correctional official authorised by him or her must, subject to paragraph (b) convey the reason for the proposed transfer to the inmate and allow the inmate to make a representation in this regard, which must be recorded in writing, where after the Head of the Correctional Centre or the authorised official may take a decision on the proposed transfer. |
| b) | If the transfer is for security reasons the Head of the Correctional Centre or the authorised official need not inform the inmate of the proposed transfer, but the inmate must be informed of the reasons as soon as practicable after his or her admission to the place where he or she is transferred to and must be allowed an opportunity to make a representation in this regard as well as an opportunity to notify his or her spouse, partner or next of kin in the manner prescribed by the Order. |
| 2) | If an inmate or cared-for child is being transferred, his or her medical history file and any prescribed medication must be transferred with him or her. |
| 3) | The correctional official in charge of education and training must be consulted when the transfer of an inmate, who is a learner and involved in an education or training programme or who is involved in a final examination, is being considered. |