Charging and processing prisoners

Question 1

What are the Prisoner Rights as listed under Section 24 of the Bill of Rights Act 1990?

Answer 1

S.C.A.M.P.S

Question 2

What does S.C.A.M.P.S stand for?

Answer 2

Solicitor / access to one
Correspondence / Access to pen and paper
Advise next of kin / must be done if person is under 17
Medical Aid / Injuries to be attended to by duty Dr
Proper care and treatment/ treated with dignity and respect
Statutory requirements / all other statutes abided by NZ Bill of rights 1990, Practise notes on police questioning, Sec 30(6) Evidence Act 2008

Question 3

What does Section 32 and 32A of the Police Act 2008 give the Police the power to obtain?

Answer 3

Identification details

Question 4

What are these Identification details?

Answer 4

Basic details - name address and DOB
Photographs - Frontal & profile photographs including name &arrest date
Fingerprints - Full Set
Palm/footprints - esp burglars

Question 5

What does Section 24 of the Bill of Rights guarantee?

Answer 5

Everyone charged shall:
Be informed promptly and in detail the nature and cause of the charge
Have the right to consult and instruct a lawyer

Question 6

What happens with Prisoners’ Property?

Answer 6

Search the prisoner thoroughly on arrival
Record the property on the Custody Charge Sheet
Place any money in the safe
Secure personal property in a locker
Record exhibits or evidence seized separately on a POL 268