Property of Persons in custody

Question 1

It is not necessary to weigh legally possessed cannabis prior to placing in a property bag

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In order to maximize the safety of prisoners held in police custody and the Service members assigned to their care, members of Court Services will not transport edged weapons

Question 3

Transporting alcohol liquids, and glass containers may pose an unnecessary risk to members of Court Services due to potential breakage and/or damage to prisoner property. Members of Court Services will not transport alcohol in any form

Question 4

Any cannabis that is legally returnable will be returned to the seizing unit for release to the owner

Question 5

When the person in custody is transferred to court or a correctional facility shall seal the property bags with the exception of-

Answer 5

the bag containing medication for prisoners being transported to Court

Question 6

means property belonging to the prisoner, that has been removed from their possession, which is to be returned upon release from custody.

Answer 6

Returnable Property

Question 7

means money, jewellery and other items that may make a prisoner the target of theft or robbery

Answer 7

Valuable Property