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THE CHILD REHABILITATION CENTRE REGULATIONS, 2017
Explanatory Notes
(These notes form no part of the Regulations but are
intended only to indicate its general purport)
These regulations seek to provide for the regulation of Rehabilitation

Centres.
Part I: Preliminary
Regulation 1 would provide for the short title of the Regulations.
Regulation 2 would provide for the definition of terms.
Part II: Role of the Authority

Regulation 3 would provide for the role of the Authority in relation to
a Rehabilitation Centre.
Part III: The Advisory Board and Discharge Committee
Regulation 4 would provide for meetings of the Advisory Board.
Regulation 5 would prescribe the form in which the minutes of
meetings of the Advisory Board are to be kept.
Regulation 6 would provide for the establishment of a Discharge
Committee which shall determine the eligibility of residents for discharge.
Regulation 7 would empower the Commissioner and the Authority to
make an application to the Court for an order for discharge of a resident
in accordance with section 69 of the Children Act, 2012.
Part IV: Superintendent
Regulation 8 would prescribe the responsibilities of the
Superintendent.
Regulation 9 would impose a duty on the Superintendent to ensure
that the perimeter of the Rehabilitation Centre is secured, regularly
inspected and maintained, and a log of the inspections and maintenance
is kept.
Part V: The Premises
Regulation 10 would prescribe the requirements for the maintenance
of the premises.
Regulation 11 would prescribe the amenities to be provided to
residents.
Regulation 12 would prescribe the general amenities to be provided at
a Rehabilitation Centre.
Regulation 13 would provide for the Commissioner to ensure that
facilities are provided at a Rehabilitation Centre for residents with
disabilities.
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Regulation 14 would prescribe the manner in which food is to be
handled at a Rehabilitation Centre.
Regulation 15 would prescribe a prohibition from residents entering
the kitchen without direct supervision from a member of staff.
Regulation 16 would impose a duty on the Commissioner to ensure
that a Rehabilitation Centre is equipped with the tools, materials and
infrastructure necessary for the academic, vocational and personal
development of residents.
that suitable facilities are provided to promote contact between residents
and persons visiting residents.
Part VI: Admission of Residents

Regulation 18 would prescribe the procedure for the admission of
residents into a Rehabilitation Centre.
Regulation 19 would provide for individual care plans to be developed
for each resident.
Regulation 20 would impose a duty on the Superintendent to provide
the Medical Officer with information on residents under disciplinary
action and on residents complaining of illness or who have been removed
to the Infirmary or to a sick room.
Regulation 21 would impose a duty on the Superintendent to ensure
that a resident is adjudged for fitness by a Medical Officer before that
resident is assigned chores.
Regulation 22 would impose a duty on the Superintendent to carry
out any instructions given by the Medical Officer in relation to the
treatment of a sick resident.
Regulation 23 would impose a duty on the Superintendent to consult
with the Medical Officer and the Probation Officer with respect to the
well-being of a resident and with the Health and Safety Officer with
respect to the sanitary state of a Rehabilitation Centre.
Part VII: Medical Arrangements

that medical specialists and any other medical personnel are present at a
Rehabilitation Centre, as required by the Medical Officer.
Regulation 25 would provide for a resident to be attended by medical
personnel who are of the same sex of the resident, except in certain
circumstances.
Regulation 26 would impose a duty on the Medical Officer to ensure
that residents receive medical care, including that residents are referred
to medical specialists when necessary.
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Regulation 27 would provide for a Medical Officer to examine a
resident within twenty-four hours of admission into a Rehabilitation
Centre and thereafter semi-annually and as needed. It would also provide
for records to be kept of each examination.
Regulation 28 would impose a duty on the Medical Officer to keep the
medical records of each resident confidential, although such records may
be disclosed to the Authority who shall keep the records confidential.
Regulation 29 would impose a duty on the Medical Officer to keep a
signed journal of visits to and by residents, including any medication or
medical treatment administered to residents.
Regulation 30 would prescribe the instances in which a Medical
Officer is required to examine a resident.
Regulation 31 would prescribe the information to be reported to the
Commissioner by the Medical Officer in every quarter.
Regulation 32 would provide for a Medical Officer to examine a
resident prior to the resident being discharged, and would detail the
information that must be recorded in relation to such examination.
Regulation 33 would provide for a resident who is in the Infirmary on
the date on which he is due to be discharged and is in need of further
medical attention, to be taken to a public hospital after consultations
between the Commissioner and a Medical Officer. It would also provide for
the Commissioner to notify the Authority immediately of such a situation.
Regulation 34 would impose a duty on a Medical Officer to
immediately notify the Authority and the Commissioner where he is of
the opinion that the physical or mental health of a resident is
compromised by reason of his detention.
Part VIII: Welfare of Residents
Regulation 35 would prescribe the requirements to be met to ensure
that the welfare of residents is maintained.
Regulation 36 would prescribe the methods of punishment and
restraint that are prohibited from use at a Rehabilitation Centre.
that a written Behaviour Management Policy is established at a
Rehabilitation Centre.
Part IX: The Educational Instructors
Regulation 38 would provide for educational instructors to be selected
by the Ministry of Education in consultation with the Commissioner of
Prisons.
Part X: Religious Instructors
Regulation 39 would provide for the Commissioner to approve visits
to residents and the hosting of religious services by Ministers of Religion.
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Regulation 40 would impose a duty on Ministers of Religion to
immediately communicate to the Commissioner and the Authority any
abuse or impropriety occurring in a Rehabilitation Centre, which may
come to their attention.
Part XI: Visit and Communications

Regulation 41 would provide for visits to be allowed to a resident in
accordance with the care plan of that resident, and for restriction of visits
not to be used as a method of punishment.
Regulation 42 would detail the procedure in relation to visits to a
resident by his family and friends.
Regulation 43 would provide for the conduct of visits to a resident by
his family and friends.
Regulation 44 would provide for the conduct of visits to a resident by
his Attorney-at-law.
Regulation 45 would provide for visits to a resident by a police officer.
Regulation 46 would detail the procedure in relation to
communication between a resident and his relatives and friends.
Regulation 47 would empower the Commissioner to censor
communication between a resident and other persons.
Part XII: Complaints

that a complaints handling system is established to address internal
complaints in a Rehabilitation Centre, and would provide for the system
to be implemented by the Superintendent.
Regulation 49 would detail the procedure for the laying of a complaint
under the complaints handling system.
Part XIII: Ratings for Conduct

Regulation 50 would detail the ratings for conduct to be used at a
Part XIV: Discipline of Residents

Regulation 51 would provide the procedure for identifying levels of
discipline and for the awarding of rewards accordingly.
Part XV: Reflection Unit

Regulation 52 would provide the procedure for referral of a resident
to the Reflection Unit.
Part XVI: Vocational or Academic Training
Regulation 53 would prescribe the circumstances under which the
Commissioner may grant a resident permission to attend vocational or
academic training outside of a Rehabilitation Centre.
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Part XVII: Payments for Work

Regulation 54 would provide for a resident who is sixteen years of age
and over to be eligible to be paid for work engaged in outside of a
Rehabilitation Centre, at the prevailing rates.
Regulation 55 would provide for monies earned by a resident to be
deposited in a bank account which account shall be for the sole use and
benefit of the resident. It would also provide for a resident to use monies
earned to purchase items from the Rehabilitation Centre, and for the
resident to be entitled to the monies on discharge.
Part XVIII: Leave for Residents

Regulation 56 would detail the procedure for a resident to be granted
permission to leave a Rehabilitation Centre.
Part XIX: Safety and Security

Regulation 57 would impose a duty on the Commissioner to establish
a safety and security policy at a Rehabilitation Centre, and would detail
the contents of the policy.
that a security risk assessment is conducted annually to identify potential
security risks, recommend measures to address security risks and
stipulate time frames for the implementation of relevant measures.
Regulation 59 would prescribe the manner in which surveillance is to
be conducted at a Rehabilitation Centre.
that an evacuation plan is developed and implemented at a
Part XX: Search of a Resident and Taking a Sample

Regulation 61 would prescribe the procedure for the non-intimate
search of a resident.
Regulation 62 would prescribe the procedure for the intimate search
of a resident.
Regulation 63 would prescribe the procedure for a special search of a
resident.
Regulation 64 would detail general principles of a special search of a
resident.
Regulation 65 would prescribe the procedure for the taking of
intimate and non-intimate samples from a resident.
Part XXI: Records
Regulation 66 would impose a duty on the Commissioner and on the
Superintendent to ensure that records required to be kept and maintained
under the Act and the Regulations and on the instruction of the
Authority, are so kept and maintained. It would also detail the relevant
records to be kept and maintained.
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Part XXII: Confidentiality
Regulation 67 would impose a duty on the Commissioner and on the
Superintendent to ensure that all records relating to residents are kept
confidential, subject to sections 42 to 46 of the Data Protection Act, No. 13
of 2011 and any other written law.
Part XXIII: Notices to the Authority
Regulation 68 would prescribe the instances in which the
Superintendent must notify the Commissioner in writing.
Part XXIV: Miscellaneous Rules
Regulation 69 would provide for a resident who is to be discharged
from a Rehabilitation Centre and who is in need of clothing, to be provided
with adequate clothing.
Regulation 70 would provide for a Rehabilitation Centre to be open to
visitors on the order of the Commissioner.
Regulation 71 would specify that residents are to behave with the
greatest respect toward officers of the Rehabilitation Centre.
Regulation 72 would impose a duty on officers to treat residents and
their families with respect, courtesy and dignity and to encourage efforts
at rehabilitation.
Regulation 73 would prohibit a resident from bringing a prohibited
article into a Rehabilitation Centre.
Regulation 74 would repeal the Young Offenders Detention
Regulations, 1980.
Schedule 1 would prescribe the criteria for the levels of ratings for
conduct and rewards to be awarded accordingly.
Schedule 2 would prescribe the activities engaged in by residents and
the points awarded accordingly.
Schedule 3 would prescribe the infractions and sanctions imposed for
breaches of discipline.
Schedule 4 would provide the Form to be completed granting
permission to a resident for leave from a Rehabilitation Centre.
Arrangement of Regulations
Regulation
PART I
PRELIMINARY
1. Citation
2. Interpretation
PART II
THE ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY
3. Role of the Authority
PART III
THE ADVISORY BOARD AND DISCHARGE COMMITTEE
4. Meetings of the Board
5. Minutes of meetings of the Board
6. Discharge Committee
7. Commissioner or Authority to apply to the Court for Discharge Order
PART IV
SUPERINTENDENT
8. Responsibilities of Superintendent
9. Superintendent to secure perimeter of Rehabilitation Centre
PART V
THE PREMISES
10. Maintenance of premises
11. General amenities
12. Dormitory requirements for residents
13. Amenities for disabled residents
14. Handling of food
15. Restriction of residents from the kitchen area
16. Amenities for programmes
17. Requirements for visitors to a Rehabilitation Centre
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PART VI
ADMISSION OF RESIDENTS
18. Admission and orientation of residents
19. Individual care plans
20. Medical Officer
21. Resident to be seen by Medical Officer
22. Instructions from Medical Officer
23. Superintendent to consult Medical Officer
PART VII
MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS
24. Engagement of medical specialists
25. Medical Officers may be of same sex as resident
26. Responsibilities of the Medical Officer
27. Resident to be seen by Medical Officer and a record made
28. Medical Officer to keep records of each resident confidential
29. Entry in journal
30. Examination of resident
31. Quarterly reports and residents’ health
32. Examination prior to discharge
33. Resident in Infirmary on date of discharge
34. Health of residents
PART VIII
WELFARE OF RESIDENTS
35. Welfare of residents
36. Prohibited methods of punishment and restraint
37. Behaviour Management Policy
PART IX
THE EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTORS
38. Educational instructors
PART X
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS
39. Visits by Ministers of Religion
40. Ministers of religion to report abuse
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PART XI
VISIT AND COMMUNICATIONS
41. Care plans and visits
42. Visits from family and friends
43. Conduct of visits
44. Legal visits
45. Police visits
46. Communication from relatives and friends
47. Censoring of letters and forms of communication
PART XII
COMPLAINTS
48. Complaints handling system
49. Procedure for complaints handling system
PART XIII
RATINGS FOR CONDUCT
50. Ratings for conduct
PART XIV
DISCIPLINE OF RESIDENTS
51. Procedure for identifying level and awarding rewards
PART XV
REFLECTION UNIT
52. Procedure re the Reflection Unit
PART XVI
VOCATIONAL OR ACADEMIC TRAINING
53. Permission to attend training
PART XVII
PAYMENTS FOR WORK
54. Eligibility of the resident to be paid for work
55. Deposit of earnings
PART XVIII
LEAVE FOR RESIDENTS
56. Leave for residents
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PART XIX
SAFETY AND SECURITY
57. Safety and security plan
58. Security risk assessment
59. Surveillance
60. Evacuation plan
PART XX
SEARCH OF A RESIDENT AND TAKING A SAMPLE
61. Non-intimate search of a resident
62. Intimate search of a resident
63. Special search of a resident
64. General principles of a special search of a resident
65. Taking of intimate and non-intimate samples
PART XXI
RECORDS
66. Records to be kept and destroyed by the Manager
PART XXII
CONFIDENTIALITY
67. Confidential records
PART XXIII
NOTICES TO THE AUTHORITY
68. Notices to the Authority
PART XXIV
MISCELLANEOUS RULES
69. Clothing on discharge
70. Rehabilitation Centre open to visitors
71. Conduct of residents
72. Treatment of residents by officers
73. Prohibited articles
74. Repeal of the Young Offenders Detention Regulations, 1980
SCHEDULE 1
SCHEDULE 2
SCHEDULE 3
SCHEDULE 4
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LEGAL NOTICE NO. 40
REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
THE CHILD REHABILITATION CENTRE ACT, CHAP. 13:05
REGULATIONS
MADE BY THE MINISTER UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE CHILD

REHABILITATION CENTRE ACT
PART I
PRELIMINARY
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Child Rehabilitation Citation

Centre Regulations, 2017.
2. In these Regulations– Interpretation
“appropriate adult” means a person over the age of eighteen

years who is a–
(a) social worker;
(b) welfare officer (probation);
(c) any other responsible person over eighteen years with
whom the child is comfortable; and
(d) in the case of a child with a disability, the appropriate
professional,
but does not include the following persons:
(i) an accomplice;
(ii) a person with previous convictions relating to a child
or affecting that child;
(iii) a person on parole or probation;
(iv) a member of the police service or any employee in
the police service; and
(v) a person employed at a Rehabilitation Centre;
“Assistant Superintendent” means Prisons Supervisor referred
to in Part B of the Second Schedule of the Prison Service Act,
and who is assigned to the Rehabilitation Centre and
designated “Supervisor” of the Rehabilitation Centre by the
Commissioner;
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“buccal swab” has the meaning assigned to it under section 4 of

Chap. 5:34 the Administration of Justice (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Act;
“care plan” means a plan which is based on the assessed needs of
a child that addresses the rehabilitative, social, emotional
and therapeutic psycho-social needs of the child;
“Commissioner of Police” has the meaning assigned to it under
Chap. 15:01 section 3 of the Police Service Act;
“dangerous drug” has the meaning assigned to it under section 3
Chap. 11:25 of the Dangerous Drugs Act;
“health care facilities” has the meaning assigned to it under
Chap. 29:05 section 2 of the Regional Health Authorities Act;
“Infirmary Officer” means the officer of the Rehabilitation Centre
who is trained in providing specific limited areas of medical
services under the supervision of a Medical Officer;
“intimate sample” has the meaning assigned to it under
section 4 of the Administration of Justice (Deoxyribonucleic
Acid) Act;
“intimate search” means the physical examination of any of a
person’s bodily orifices;
“Medical Officer” means a medical practitioner who is assigned by
the Ministry with responsibility for health to perform duties
at a Rehabilitation Centre;
“Medical practitioner” means a person who is registered under
Chap. 29:50 the Medical Board Act;
“non-intimate sample” has the meaning assigned to it under
section 4 of the Administration of Justice (Deoxyribonucleic
Acid) Act;
“non-intimate search” means the physical examination of a
resident’s body without the removal of clothing and the
visual inspection of a resident’s mouth;
“prohibited article” means a list of items and substances compiled
by the Commissioner, which are not allowed on the
compound of the Rehabilitation Centre;
“qualified person” means–
(a) a registered medical practitioner under the Medical
Board Act;
(b) an advanced practice nurse registered under Part II of
Chap. 29:53 the Nursing Personnel Act; or
(c) a person registered under Part II or Part III of the
Nursing Personnel Act, acting under the supervision of a
registered medical practitioner;
“Reflection Unit” means a place where residents can engage in
quiet activities for the purpose of reflecting on their
behaviour, but does not amount to solitary confinement;
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“sample” has the meaning assigned to it under section 4 of the

Administration of Justice (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Act;
“special search” means a search involving the removal of the
clothing of a resident including undergarments, head
coverings and face coverings in order to facilitate a visual
inspection of a child’s genitals, buttocks, breasts, head or any
other private area of the body;
“Superintendent” means a Superintendent of Prisons referred to
in Part A of the Second Schedule of the Prison Service ActChap. 13:02
and who is assigned to the Rehabilitation Centre;
“Supervisor” means the Prisons Supervisor referred to in Part B
of the Second Schedule of the Prisons Service Act, and
who is assigned to the Rehabilitation Centre and designated
“Supervisor” of the Rehabilitation Centre by the
Commissioner;
“the Act” means the Child Rehabilitation Centre Act. Chap. 13:05
PART II
ROLE OF THE AUTHORITY
3. The Authority may enter a Rehabilitation Centre in accordanceRole of the

with sections 27 and 27A of the Children’s Community Residences, FosterAuthority
Care and Nurseries Act. Act 65 of 2000
PART III
THE ADVISORY BOARD AND DISCHARGE COMMITTEE
4. (1) The Advisory Board shall meet at least once quarterly. Meetings of
the Board
(2) In the absence of the Chairman, the members of the Board
shall elect one of the members as Chairman.
(3) Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
(4) A Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent shall
attend the meetings of the Advisory Board whenever matters where they
exercise authority at the Rehabilitation Centre are being discussed.
(5) The Board may appoint a Secretary.
5. (1) A record of the proceedings at the meetings of the Board, shallMinutes of

be kept in electronic or hard copy form and the minutes of each meetingmeetings
the Board
of
shall be signed by the Chairman after the minutes have been confirmed at
the next subsequent meeting of the Board.
(2) The record of the proceedings referred to in subregulation (1)
shall be available at all reasonable times to members of the Board, and to
the Commissioner of Prisons.
Discharge 6. (1) There shall be established a committee to be known as “the

Committee
Discharge Committee” which shall determine the eligibility of residents
for discharge.
(2) The Discharge Committee shall comprise the Commissioner,
Superintendent, Chief Welfare Officer and such other persons whom the
Commissioner may appoint.
Commissioner 7. (1) The Commissioner or the Authority shall make an application

or Authority to the Court to make an order for discharge under section 69 of the
to apply to the
Court for Children Act, 2012.
Discharge
Order (2) Where the Authority intends to make an application under
subregulation (1) it shall first notify the Discharge Committee of its
intension.
PART IV
SUPERINTENDENT
Responsibili- 8. (1) A Superintendent shall manage a Rehabilitation Centre in

ties of accordance with the standards for Community Residences and these
Superintendent
Regulations.
(2) A Superintendent shall ensure that there are–
(a) adequate arrangements for the disposal of garbage;
(b) proper arrangements for the maintenance of all equipment,
furniture and amenities used in the Rehabilitation Centre;
and
(c) toilets and bathing facilities in good condition and which offer
privacy to residents,
and that the Rehabilitation Centre is kept in a sanitary condition.
(3) A Superintendent shall identify the infrastructural and other
needs of a Rehabilitation Centre and shall inform the Commissioner as
required.
Superinten- 9. A Superintendent shall ensure that–

dent to secure
perimeter of (a) the perimeter of a Rehabilitation Centre is secure and that it
Rehabilitation is regularly inspected and maintained; and
Centre
(b) a log is kept of the inspections and details of the maintenance
activities undertaken.
PART V
THE PREMISES
Maintenance 10. The Commissioner shall ensure that a Rehabilitation Centre is–
of premises
(a) adequately lit;
(b) ventilated;
(c) suitably furnished;

(d) kept in good structural repair;
(e) kept clean and well maintained; and
(f) furnished with adequate laundry facilities and equipment.
(2) The Commissioner shall ensure that a Rehabilitation Centre

has–
(a) a potable water supply with tank storage that is sufficient,
functioning and clean;
(b) sufficient storage facilities; and
(c) proper arrangements for the maintenance of all equipment,
furniture and amenities used in a Rehabilitation Centre.
11. The Commissioner shall be responsible for ensuring that a General

Rehabilitation Centre is fitted with– amenities
(a) toilets and bathing facilities which–

(i) are equipped with sinks, toilets, showers and
appropriate fixtures; and
(ii) have a regular clean water supply;
(b) adequate living and dining areas that are outfitted with–
(i) adequate seating accommodation;
(ii) furniture suitable to the range of ages of all residents;
and
(iii) clean and sturdy furniture; and
(c) child-friendly recreational materials and facilities that–
(i) are suitable for the developmental capacity and range
of residents;
(ii) allow for physical exercise and mental stimulus; and
(iii) include group activities as well as allow for individual
occupation.
12. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that each resident in a Dormitory
Rehabilitation Centre is provided with– requirements
for residents
(a) his own bed;
(b) proper and safe storage for personal possessions; and
(c) access to an appropriate place for study.
(2) Where bunk beds are provided, such beds shall be outfitted
with safety railings and ladders.
13. The Commissioner shall ensure that there are facilities toAmenities for
accommodate residents with any disability. disabled
residents
Handling of 14. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that the kitchen of a
food
Rehabilitation Centre is provided with–
(a) suitable and sufficient kitchen equipment in good working
condition;
(b) suitable and sufficient crockery, cutlery and utensils; and
(c) adequate facilities for the preparation and storage of food.
(2) A Superintendent shall ensure that–

(a) food is properly and safely handled;
(b) the kitchens are cleaned, sanitised and inspected daily; and
(c) any staff preparing and serving food has a valid food badge.
Restriction of 15. A Superintendent shall not permit a resident to access the kitchen
residents from
the kitchen
without direct supervision from a member of staff.
area
Amenities for 16. The Commissioner shall be responsible for ensuring that a
programmes
Rehabilitation Centre is equipped with tools, materials and infrastructure
which are suitable for the academic, vocational and personal development
of residents.
Requirements 17. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that suitable facilities are
for visitors
to a
provided in order to promote contact–
Rehabilitation (a) between the resident and his parents, guardian or the person
Centre
with responsibility for him; and
(b) between the resident and any relative, or such other persons
as may be in the best interest of the child subject to the
consent of the resident.
(2) The Commissioner shall ensure that suitable facilities are

provided in order to facilitate contact between the resident and his
Attorney-at-law.
PART VI
ADMISSION OF RESIDENTS
Admission 18. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure–

and
orientation of (a) that there is a written procedure for admission of residents
residents into a Rehabilitation Centre; and
(b) that there is a register of all the children in the care of a
Rehabilitation Centre, in accordance with section 22 of the
Children’s Community Residences, Foster Care and
Nurseries Act, 2000, known as a “Register of Residents”.
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(2) A Superintendent shall record in the Register of Residents

with respect to each resident–
(a) his name, including all known aliases;
(b) his unique identifier;
(c) his age;
(d) his sex;
(e) his address;
(f) the offence for which he has been charged or convicted;
(g) identifying marks or other unusual physical characteristics;
and
(h) the names, addresses and contact numbers of the parents,
siblings and other close relatives, where they can be
ascertained.
(3) A Superintendent shall ensure within twenty-four hours of

the arrival at a Rehabilitation Centre, each resident–
(a) is informed of–
(i) the policies and procedures of the Rehabilitation
Centre; and
(ii) his rights and obligations as a resident,
in a manner having regard to the age and understanding of the
resident; and
(b) is provided with a copy of the Residents’ Handbook.
(4) The Residents’ Handbook shall include in a simple form,

expressed in an age-appropriate manner and so worded that a resident
would understand, information with respect to–
(a) the policies and procedures of a Rehabilitation Centre;
(b) the rules of conduct;
(c) sanctions imposed for the violation of rules; and
(d) the disciplinary process of a Rehabilitation Centre.
(5) A Superintendent shall ensure, immediately on entry, that–

(a) a photograph is taken of the resident;
(b) medical and mental health screening of the resident is
conducted;
(c) an inventory of the property in the possession of the resident
is recorded; and
(d) an assessment of the resident in terms of the medical,

educational, recreational, rehabilitative, social, emotional
and therapeutic psycho-social needs of the resident is
conducted to determine–
(i) the level of risk of the resident; and
(ii) the rehabilitative intervention that is needed for the
resident.
Individual 19. (1) A Superintendent shall ensure that an individual care plan is
care plans developed for each resident.
(2) Individual care plans shall–

(a) be based on–
(i) the results of the assessment, referred to in
regulation 18(5)(d), and implemented in accordance with
these Regulations; or
(ii) an Order of the Court;
(b) include–
(i) the objectives of the care of the resident;
(ii) the time frames for achieving the objectives;
(iii) the persons responsible for assisting the resident in
achieving the objectives; and
(iv) the programmes developed to assist residents to
reintegrate into society;
(c) take into consideration the sex, age group and level of
development of the resident; and
(d) be evaluated and updated not less often than twice a year.
Medical 20. A Superintendent shall cause to be delivered to the Medical

Officer
Officer a list of all–
(a) residents under disciplinary action; and
(b) residents complaining of illness.
Resident to be 21. A Superintendent shall ensure that a resident is declared fit by a

seen by Medical Officer before he is assigned chores.
Medical
Officer
Instructions 22. A Superintendent shall carry out any instructions given by the
from Medical
Officer
Medical Officer in relation to the treatment of a sick resident.
Superinten- 23. A Superintendent shall consult the Medical Officer and the
dent to Probation Officer with respect to the well-being of the residents and with
consult
Medical the Health and Safety Officer with respect to the sanitary state of a
Officer Rehabilitation Centre.
PART VII
MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS
24. The Commissioner shall ensure that medical specialists and anyEngagement
other medical personnel are present at a Rehabilitation Centre, asof medical
specialists
required by the Medical Officer.
25. (1) A resident shall be attended to by medical personnel who areMedical

Officers may
of the same sex as the resident, unless– be of same sex
(a) medical personnel who are of the same sex as the resident isas resident
unable to arrive at the Rehabilitation Centre within a
reasonable time of being contacted or is unavailable and it is
an emergency; or
(b) the resident requests otherwise stating reasons.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1)(b), the medical personnel

need not be of the same sex as the resident where there are circumstances
involving–
(a) matters of national security;
(b) the security and order of the Rehabilitation Centre;
(c) the security of the resident, other residents or staff of the
Rehabilitation Centre; or
(d) any other relevant issue.
(3) A record shall be made of–

(a) a situation referred to in subregulation (1)(a);
(b) a request with reasons made pursuant to subregula-
tions (1)(b) and (2); and
(c) the names and sexes of the persons present.
26. A Medical Officer shall be responsible for the medical care of theResponsibilities
residents and shall ensure that residents are referred to a medicalof the Medical
Officer
specialist where necessary.
27. (1) A Medical Officer shall examine each incoming residentResident to be

within twenty-four hours of admission and thereafter semi-annually andseen by
Medical
as necessary. Officer and a
record made
(2) Subsequent to his examination of each resident, a Medical
Officer shall complete a medical report on the resident which will form
part of the record of the resident.
(3) The medical record of each resident of a Rehabilitation

Centre shall include the name of the resident, the illness and the
treatment prescribed.
Medical 28. (1) The Medical Officer shall keep confidential the medical record
Officer to keep
records of referred to in regulation 27.
each resident
confidential
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), a record of a resident may
be disclosed to the Authority, which shall also keep the same confidential.
Entry in 29. A Medical Officer shall keep a signed journal of the daily visits to
journal
and by residents and shall enter into his journal an account of all
medicines or medical treatment ordered at each visit with such
observations or explanations as he may consider necessary.
Examination 30. (1) A Medical Officer shall examine each resident prior to his
of resident
being–
(a) assigned chores specifying the chores for which he is capable;
(b) employed; or
(c) apprenticed.
(2) The Medical Officer shall make a record of the examination

referred to in subregulation (1) and his recommendations in the resident’s
file and in his journal.
Quarterly 31. A Medical Officer shall report the following in writing to the
reports and
residents’ Commissioner once in every quarter:
health
(a) the general state of health of the residents;
(b) the illnesses which have been most prevalent and whether
there is any connection between the prevalent diseases and–
(i) the locality or physical state of a Rehabilitation Centre;
(ii) the diet;
(iii) employment; or
(iv) any other avoidable circumstances;
(c) the number of deaths; and
(d) the number of residents referred to a hospital,
occurring during the quarter.
Examination 32. A Medical Officer shall examine all residents prior to their
prior to
discharge discharge, making the following entries with respect to each resident in
both the Medical Journal and in the Residents’ Record:
(a) age;
(b) state of health together with comments on the medical
history;
(c) weight; and
(d) height.
33. (1) Where a resident who is due for discharge is in the InfirmaryResident in
on the date of his discharge and is in need of further medical attention, theInfirmary
date of
on
resident shall be taken to the public hospital after consultations betweendischarge

the Commissioner and a Medical Officer, and the Commissioner shall
notify the Authority immediately.
(2) Where the situation in subregulation (1) exists, the

Superintendent shall inform the person who has legal custody for the
resident accordingly.
34. (1) Where a Medical Officer is of the opinion that the physical orHealth of
mental health of any resident is compromised so as to cause concern for hisresidents
well-being, by reason of his detention in a Rehabilitation Centre, he shall
notify the Authority immediately.
(2) The Medical Officer shall forward the reports on the physical
or mental health of the resident referred to in subregulation (1),
accompanied by any recommendations, to the Commissioner.
PART VIII
WELFARE OF RESIDENTS
35. A Superintendent shall ensure that– Welfare of

residents
(a) a resident of a Rehabilitation Centre is provided with–
(i) food that is–
(A) suitable for his dietary needs, health, religious
persuasion or cultural background;
(B) served in adequate quantities and at appropriate
intervals, at least three times every day; and
(C) wholesome, nutritious, well prepared and served,
reasonably varied and sufficient in quantity;
(ii) sufficient clothing and footwear that are–
(A) appropriate to his age, sex and religious persuasion;
and
(B) clean and in good repair;
(iii) educational programmes, including–
(A) academic or vocational training appropriate to the
sex, age, level of development, abilities, interests of
a resident, and as may be outlined in his Individual
Care Plan; and
(B) special education programmes where a resident has
literacy, cognitive or learning challenges;
(iv) medical care including–

(A) medical treatment and medicine deemed necessary
by a nurse or medical practitioner; and
(B) emergency medical attention deemed necessary by
staff supervising residents; and
(v) a regular and sufficient supply of suitable personal
hygiene products;
(b) each resident is provided with the opportunity for physical
and other recreation;
(c) each resident is assessed to determine whether the resident
has a disability;
(d) no resident leaves the premises of a Rehabilitation Centre
unaccompanied or unsupervised or without permission;
(e) each resident is treated fairly and the Rules of a
Rehabilitation Centre and these Regulations are applied
equitably;
(f) the best interest of each resident is considered at all times in
the application of the Act and these Regulations;
(g) subject to any directions of the Commissioner, no resident
shall be allowed, except as authorised by the Medical Officer,
to have any food or drink other than that ordinarily provided;
and
(h) the Medical Officer, or any other person whom the
Superintendent designates, from time to time, inspects the
food and drink both before and after they are prepared and
reports any deficiency or defect to the Superintendent.
Prohibited 36. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that a child placed in the
methods of
punishment
care of a Rehabilitation Centre shall not be subjected to–
and restraint
(a) cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment;
(b) corporal punishment;
(c) solitary confinement;
(d) unreasonable immobilisation or physical restraint; or
(e) any other form of treatment or punishment that may cause
physical, mental or emotional harm to the child.
(2) A Superintendent shall ensure that paragraphs (a) to (e) in

subregulation (1) are observed in the Rehabilitation Centre.
(3) The Superintendent may order a resident to be put under

restraint where this is necessary to prevent the resident from–
(a) injuring himself or others;
(b) damaging property; or
(c) creating a disturbance.
(4) Notice of such an order shall be given without delay to the

child’s probation officer and to the Medical Officer.
(5) On receipt of the notice referred to in subregulation (4), the

Medical Officer shall inform the Superintendent whether there are any
reasons why the resident should not be put under restraint.
(6) The Superintendent shall give effect to any recommendations

which may be made under subregulation (5).
(7) A resident shall not be kept under restraint longer than

necessary, nor shall he be kept for longer than twenty-four consecutive
hours without a direction by the Court.
(8) The direction from the Court referred to in subregulation (7)

shall state the grounds for the restraint and the period of the restraint.
(9) Except as provided by this regulation, no resident shall be put

under restraint otherwise than for safe custody during removal or
transport or on medical grounds by direction of the Medical Officer.
(10) No resident shall be put under restraint as a punishment.
(11) Any means of restraint shall be of a pattern and type

authorised by the Commissioner and shall be used in such manner and
under such circumstances as the Commissioner may direct.
(12) Particulars of every case of restraint under the foregoing

provisions of this rule shall be forthwith recorded in the file of the resident
so restrained.
37. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that there is a writtenBehaviour

Behaviour Management Policy established at a Rehabilitation Centre andManagement
Policy
that the policy is communicated by a Superintendent to staff, volunteers
and visitors.
(2) The information referred to in subregulation (1) shall be

communicated to residents in a manner suitable to their age, and
understanding.
PART IX
THE EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Educational 38. A person providing educational instructions including special

instructors
education instructions at a Rehabilitation Centre shall be selected by the
Ministry of Education in consultation with the Commissioner of Prisons.
PART X
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS
Visits by 39. (1) The Commissioner may approve visits to residents and the
Ministers of holding of religious services by Ministers of Religion.
Religion
(2) Attendance at religious services by residents is voluntary.
Ministers of 40. Ministers of Religion shall immediately communicate to the

Religion to
report abuse
Commissioner and the Authority any abuse or impropriety in a
Rehabilitation Centre which may come to their notice.
PART XI
VISIT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Care plans 41. (1) A Superintendent shall ensure that visits are allowed in
and visits accordance with the care plan and these Regulations and the Children’s
Community Residences (Child Rehabilitation) Regulations, 2017.
(2) Restriction of visits shall not be used as a method of

discipline.
Visits from 42. (1) Subject to regulation 43, the Commissioner shall permit
family and family members of residents to visit residents at least once a week, within
friends
the sight and hearing of an officer of the Rehabilitation Centre, save in
exceptional circumstances, and subject to matters of national security and
the good order of the Rehabilitation Centre.
(2) Where the Commissioner precludes a family member from

visiting a resident in exceptional circumstances, he shall record the fact of
the denial and the exceptional circumstances for the denial in the
resident’s record.
(3) Exceptional circumstances referred to in subregulations (1)

and (2) include circumstances in relation to–
(a) death or serious illness of a near relative;
(b) business or family affairs of an urgent matter;
(c) arrangements for obtaining employment or assistance from

friends on release; or
(d) any other compassionate circumstance.
43. (1) Visits to residents by family members and friends shall takeConduct of
place in the sight and hearing of an officer of the Rehabilitation Centre. visits
(2) The Commissioner may in his discretion direct that any visit
to a resident shall take place in the sight, but out of the hearing of an
officer at the Rehabilitation Centre.
(3) The Commissioner may refuse, stop or suspend a visit where

such visit is inimical to–
(a) the interest and security of a resident;
(b) the interest and security of the staff of the Rehabilitation
Centre;
(c) national security; or
(d) the good order and security of the Rehabilitation Centre.
44. (1) A resident is entitled to receive visits from hisLegal visits

Attorney-at-law in the sight but not the hearing of an officer of the
(2) The Attorney-at-law for a resident shall visit the resident in

the company of his parent, guardian or person with responsibility for the
resident, an appropriate adult or next friend.
45. (1) A police officer may, on the authorisation of thePolice visits

Commissioner–
(a) visit a resident for the purpose of conducting an interview
with the resident where the resident consents to the
interview; or
(b) visit a resident for the purpose of–
(i) identifying the resident; or
(ii) charging the resident with an offence.
(2) A visit to a resident under subregulation (1), shall take place

in the company of–
(a) the resident’s parent, guardian, person with responsibility for
the resident;
(b) an appropriate adult; or
(c) next friend; and
(d) Duty Counsel in accordance with section 15B of the Legal Aid
and Advice Act or the Attorney-at-law for the resident.
(3) A visit to a resident under subregulation (1) shall take place

within the sight and hearing of an officer of the Rehabilitation Centre and
in such area and under such conditions as the Commissioner may direct.
Communica- 46. (1) Communication between residents and their relatives and
tion from
relatives and
any other person whom the Commissioner may approve, shall be allowed
friends in accordance with these Regulations, subject to such restrictions as may
be necessary for the maintenance of discipline and order in a
Rehabilitation Centre and the prevention of crime.
(2) Not more than three persons shall be allowed to visit a

resident at one time or as advised by the resident’s care plan.
Censoring of 47. (1) A resident is entitled to communicate in writing or by

letters and landline telephone with family members, and such other persons unless
forms of
communica- precluded by the Commissioner or legally restricted.
tion
(2) Residents shall be assisted as necessary with respect to
subregulation (1).
(3) Every letter to, or from a resident shall be read by the

Commissioner or by a responsible officer deputed by him for the purpose,
and it shall be within the discretion of the Commissioner to stop, censor
or redact any letter on the ground that the contents of the letter are
inimical to–
(a) the interest and security of a resident;
(b) the interest and security of the staff of the Rehabilitation
Centre;
(c) national security; or
(d) the good order and security of the Rehabilitation Centre.
(4) The Commissioner shall report all negative decisions taken

under subregulation (3) forthwith to the Authority and the child’s
probation officer.
PART XII
COMPLAINTS
Complaints 48. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that a written internal
handling complaints handling system is established and maintained for use in the
system
Rehabilitation Centre, which shall be implemented by a Superintendent.
(2) The Commissioner shall ensure that the complaints handling

system shall permit residents to lodge complaints directly with, and
confidentially to, the Authority, the Supervisor or the Commissioner.
(3) The Commissioner shall ensure that the residents, staff,

volunteers and visitors are made aware of the complaints handling
system.
49. (1) Subject to subregulation (3), a resident may lodge a written orProcedure for
oral complaint on his own behalf with the Supervisor, Authority orcomplaints
handling
Commissioner. system
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), a parent or any other person may

lodge a written or oral complaint on behalf of a resident, with the
Supervisor, Authority or Commissioner.
(3) A complaint to the Commissioner shall only be made where–

(a) the Supervisor or Superintendent is the subject of the
complaint; or
(b) the Supervisor or Superintendent is personally involved in
the matter or affected by the complaint,
and the Commissioner shall forward the complaint to the Authority.
(4) A complaint referred to in subregulations (1) and (2) shall

include–
(a) a description of the incident;
(b) the date and time of the incident;
(c) the persons involved;
(d) any action taken; and
(e) any other relevant details.
(5) A Supervisor shall treat the complaint received by him under

subregulation (1) or (2) as confidential and submit a written report of the
complaint to a Superintendent.
(6) A Superintendent shall submit a copy of the report referred to

in subregulation (5) to the Commissioner who shall forward a copy of the
same to the Authority.
(7) The Authority, on receipt of the copy of the report referred to

in subregulations (3) and (5), and on receipt of a complaint referred to in
subregulations (1) and (2), may investigate the complaint.
(8) On receipt of the report referred to in subregulation (5), a

Superintendent shall–
(a) ensure that the matter is investigated; and
(b) make a determination on the matter.
(9) Before a Superintendent proceeds to make a determination

with respect to the complaint, he shall hear representations from the
resident who is the subject of the complaint, or any other person
including a welfare officer, social worker, probation officer, all witnesses
and other persons with information relevant to the matter being
investigated.
(10) A Superintendent may call for reports, statements,

documents or any other information relevant to the complaint that may
assist him in making a determination.
(11) Upon considering the reports, statements, documents or any

other information relevant to the case referred to in subregulation (8), a
Superintendent may–
(a) make recommendations to address the complaint;
(b) where he forms the view that there has been an infraction,
proceed under Part XIV;
(c) make an order for counselling, any rehabilitative
intervention or treatment, or for psychological evaluation and
the resultant assistance;
(d) order that the resident be referred to the Authority; or
(e) take any other action that he may deem necessary.
(12) A Superintendent shall submit a written report of his
determination to the Commissioner who shall forward a copy of the same
to the Authority.
(13) The report referred to in subregulation (10) shall include–

(a) a description of the incident;
(b) the date and time of the incident;
(c) the persons involved;
(d) any action taken; and
(e) any other relevant details.
(14) Where the complainant is not satisfied with–

` (a) the determination made;
(b) the recommendations given; or
(c) any action taken,
by a Superintendent, he may make written or oral submissions to the
Commissioner stating the grounds for his objections within one week of a
Superintendent’s determination.
(15) Where the complainant referred to in subregulation (14) is a

resident, he may elect to consult with any other person including a
welfare officer, social worker, probation officer, all witnesses and other
persons with information relevant to the matter being investigated.
(16) The Commissioner may call for any document that may
assist him in making a determination about the objection and the
complaint and shall make a determination accordingly.
(17) The Commissioner shall notify the Authority of his

determination made pursuant to subregulation (16), immediately upon its
being made.
(18) All complaints shall be recorded in the complaints log in

accordance with regulation 66(3)(g) of these Regulations.
(19) Where the complaint involves matters of discipline as well,

all matters of discipline shall be recorded in the resident’s file and an entry
log made in the discipline log, in accordance with regulation 66(3)(b) of
these Regulations.
(20) Where a resident makes a false or malicious complaint, he

may be subject to sanctions in accordance with Schedule 3. Schedule 3
(21) Notwithstanding subregulations (1) to (12) where a

Supervisor or Superintendent is the subject of the complaint, the
Commissioner shall appoint an officer above the rank of Superintendent
to investigate the complaint.
(22) Where a complaint is one with respect to the health of a

resident, the Medical Officer shall investigate the matter immediately and
shall inform the Authority forthwith.
(23) Where the findings of the Authority differ from those of the
Superintendent, it shall inform the Commissioner who shall take into
account the findings of the Authority.
PART XIII
RATINGS FOR CONDUCT
50. (1) There shall be levels of ratings in ascending order describedRatings for
as follows: Bronze, Silver, Platinum and Diamond, with respect to theconduct
conduct of residents in a Rehabilitation Centre and in accordance with the
criteria set out in Schedule 1, the activities set out in Schedule 2 andSchedules 1
and 2
subject to the approval of a Superintendent.
(2) Each resident shall be awarded one hundred points on

admission to a Rehabilitation Centre.
(3) The attainment of each level will lead to an increase in

privileges.
(4) Where a resident has been referred to the Reflection Unit, he

may earn points towards shortening his stay in the Reflection Unit.
(5) Points earned while being in the Reflection Unit may be used
towards promotion to another level.
PART XIV
DISCIPLINE OF RESIDENTS
Procedure for 51. (1) Where a resident commits an infraction he may be subject to
identifying
level and
sanctions in accordance with Schedule 3.
awarding
rewards (2) An alleged commission of an infraction by a resident shall be
Schedule 3
reported as soon as possible to the Supervisor.
(3) Any person may report the alleged commission of an

infraction by a resident to the Supervisor.
(4) The Supervisor shall, on receipt of a report on an alleged

commission of an infraction by a resident, investigate the matter and
make a determination as to whether a charge should be laid.
(5) Whether the Supervisor decides to lay a charge or not, he

shall submit a written report of his findings and determination to a
Superintendent.
(6) Where a charge has been laid, a Superintendent shall make

a determination on the matter.
(7) Before a Superintendent proceeds to make a determination

with respect to the infraction, he shall hear representations from the
resident who is the subject of the infraction, or any other person including
a welfare officer, social worker, probation officer, all witnesses and other
persons with information relevant to the matter being investigated.
(8) The Superintendent may call for reports, statements,

documents or any other information relevant to the infraction that may
(9) Upon considering the reports and any submissions that may
have been made pursuant to subregulations (7) and (8), a Superintendent
may–
(a) dismiss the charge;
(b) sanction the resident in accordance with Schedule 3, provided
the order is not contrary to an order of the Court;
(c) make an order for counselling, any rehabilitative

intervention or treatment, or for psychological evaluation and
the resultant assistance, provided the order is not contrary
to an order of the Court; or
(d) order that the resident who has been charged be referred to
the Authority which shall review the care plan for the
resident and make recommendations to the Commissioner.
(10) The Commissioner may, pursuant to subregulation (9)(d),

seek an order of the Court to amend its prior order.
(11) Where a resident has been adjudged guilty, he may, within

forty-eight hours of the determination, indicate to a Superintendent that
he wishes to appeal to the Commissioner who shall send a written report
on the same to the Authority.
(12) Where a resident indicates to a Superintendent that he

wishes to appeal to the Commissioner, he may elect to consult with any
other person including a welfare officer, social worker, probation officer,
all witnesses and other persons with information relevant to the matter
being investigated.
(13) The Commissioner may call for reports, statements,

documents or any other information relevant to the infraction that may
(14) The Commissioner may–

(a) affirm the decision of the Superintendent;
(b) quash any findings of guilt; or
(c) remit a disciplinary sanction or mitigate it either by
reducing it or by substituting a sanction which is, in his
opinion, less severe.
(15) A further appeal of a decision made by the Commissioner

pursuant to subregulation (14) lies to the Inspector of Prisons within four
weeks of the appeal to the Commissioner.
(16) Where a resident indicates to a Superintendent that he

wishes to make a further appeal to the Inspector of Prisons, he may elect
to consult with any other person including a welfare officer, social worker,
probation officer, all witnesses and other persons with information
relevant to the matter being investigated.
(17) The Inspector of Prisons may call for reports, statements,

documents or any other information relevant to the complaint that may
(18) The Inspector of Prisons may–

(a) affirm the decision of the Commissioner;
(b) quash any findings of guilt; or
(c) remit a disciplinary sanction or mitigate it either by reducing
it or by substituting a sanction which is, in his opinion, less
severe.
(19) All matters of discipline shall be recorded on the resident’s

file and entry log in accordance with these Regulations.
PART XV
REFLECTION UNIT
Procedure re 52. (1) Where a resident has committed an offence against discipline
the Reflection
Unit
and it is proposed to impose a sanction of referral to the Reflection Unit
in accordance with regulation 51(1), the Superintendent shall consult with
the Medical Officer, psychologist or psychiatrist, and they shall inform the
Superintendent whether there are any medical reasons why the resident
should not be so dealt with.
(2) The Superintendent shall give effect to any recommendation

which may be made by the Medical Officer, psychologist or psychiatrist,
under this regulation.
(3) Subject to subregulation (4), where a resident has committed

an offence against discipline and has been referred to the Reflection Unit
in accordance with regulation 51(1), he shall be referred to the Reflection
Unit for a period not exceeding seven consecutive days within a two-month
period.
(4) At the end of the period referred to in subregulation (3) any

further stay in the Reflection Unit is subject to review by the
Commissioner, the Authority and a child psychologist or psychiatrist.
(5) Where there has been actual harm or the immediate threat of
harm caused by the resident to himself or others at the Rehabilitation
Centre, the Superintendent shall refer the resident to the Reflection Unit
for a period not exceeding three hours, and may consult with the Medical
Officer, psychologist or psychiatrist during this time.
(6) Where the resident referred to in subregulation (5) has not

regained self-control with three hours, the Superintendent shall inform
the Commissioner who may order an extension of the resident’s stay in
the Reflection Unit and shall consult with the Medical Officer,
psychologist or psychiatrist during this time.
(7) The resident who has been referred to the Reflection Unit
shall be allowed to engage in group and other daily activities occurring in,
or outside of the Rehabilitation Centre under the supervision of the
Superintendent, which time shall not count towards the stipulated period
for which the resident has been referred in the Reflection Unit.
(8) The referral of a resident to the Reflection Unit shall not

amount to solitary confinement.
PART XVI
VOCATIONAL OR ACADEMIC TRAINING
53. (1) Subject to regulation 56, where a resident who has attained Permission to
a particular level of rating, possesses the necessary academic attend training
qualification and requests to pursue any trade or educational pursuit not
available at a Rehabilitation Centre, the Commissioner may grant
permission for that resident to attend any educational or vocational
institute for the purpose of receiving training and instructions not
available at a Rehabilitation Centre.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the Commissioner may

grant a permission under subsection (1) to a resident for the purpose of
completing the current course of study or taking an examination related
to courses taken prior to his placement at a Rehabilitation Centre.
(3) Proof of the resident’s prior enrolment, progress and

satisfactory attendance at an educational or vocational institute shall be
required before a permission is issued for the purpose of completion of a
current course of study under this regulation.
(4) A resident shall report to a Rehabilitation Centre as soon as

possible after each day’s session at the educational or vocational institute
that he attends and shall not participate in curricular or extra-curricular
activities of any such institute that necessitates late return to, or
overnight absence from, a Rehabilitation Centre, without prior approval
of the Commissioner.
(5) Where permission is to be granted pursuant to sub-

sections (1) and (2), it shall be in the form set out as Form “A” in
Schedule 4. Schedule 4
PART XVII
PAYMENTS FOR WORK
54. A resident who is sixteen years of age and over shall be eligible to Eligibility of
be paid for work engaged in outside of a Rehabilitation Centre, at the the resident to
be paid for
prevailing rates. work
Deposit of 55. (1) Monies earned by a resident shall be deposited in a bank

earnings
account, which account shall be for the sole use and benefit of the
resident.
(2) A resident may use his monies to purchase items from the
(3) The resident, on his discharge is entitled to the monies in the

account referred to in subregulation (1) and any interest which may have
accrued.
PART XVIII
LEAVE FOR RESIDENTS
Leave for 56. Permission for a resident to leave a Rehabilitation Centre

residents
pursuant to section 12A of the Act shall be in the form set out as
Form “A” in Schedule 4.
PART XIX
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety and 57. (1) It shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner–

security plan
(a) to ensure that there is a safety and security policy at a
Rehabilitation Centre to ensure the safety of all residents,
staff, volunteers and visitors; and
(b) that staff receive periodic training in the safety and security
policies and procedures.
(2) The safety and security plan shall include policies and
procedures on–
(a) the control and use of, and access to keys;
(b) the conduct of searches of the housing areas;
(c) the conduct of searches of residents;
(d) the possession, use and disposal of weapons and illegal
substances in the Rehabilitation Centre; and
(e) the periodical training of staff in the safety and security
policies and procedures of the Rehabilitation Centre.
(3) The Commissioner shall ensure that the requisite fire and
public health certificates are obtained with respect to a Rehabilitation
Centre.
58. It shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner to conduct Security risk

annual security risk assessments to– assessment
(a) identify potential security risks;

(b) recommend measures to address security risks; and
(c) stipulate time frames to implement measures.
59. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that dormitories at the Surveillance
Rehabilitation Centre are–
(a) spontaneously inspected; and
(b) periodically inspected.
(2) The Commissioner shall ensure that–

(a) there is a written policy on the use of audio-digital, video-
digital or any electronic or other devices for the purpose of
the surveillance of the Rehabilitation Centre;
(b) there is a destruction policy with respect the data obtained
from the devices referred to in paragraph (a) and such
destruction is certified by the Commissioner or
Superintendent; and
(c) staff are trained in the use of the devices referred to in
paragraph (a).
(3) The Commissioner shall be responsible for ensuring that any

devices referred to in subregulation (2)(a) are not located in any areas
where residents may be undressed.
60. It shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner to - Evacuation

plan
(a) develop and implement an evacuation plan for all children
and staff of the Rehabilitation Centre;
(b) ensure that effective steps are taken to familiarise all
residents and staff of the Rehabilitation Centre with the
means of escape, their use and the routine to be followed in
case of fire; and
(c) record the number and frequency of evacuation drills and to
present those records on demand for inspection by the
Fire Service Division and the Authority.
PART XX
SEARCH OF A RESIDENT AND TAKING A SAMPLE
61. (1) A Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre may carry out a Non-intimate
non-intimate search of a resident where he has reasonable grounds to search of a
resident
suspect that–
(a) the resident needs to be protected from himself;
(b) the resident poses a harm or threat to others;
(c) it is necessary to preserve evidence or property; or

(d) the resident is committing, is about to commit, or has
committed an offence.
(2) A non-intimate search of a resident shall be conducted by a

Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre in the presence of the Infirmary
Officer.
(3) A Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre referred to in

subregulation (2) shall be of the same sex as the resident unless–
(a) a Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre who is the same sex
as the resident is unable to arrive at the Rehabilitation
Centre within a reasonable time of being contacted or is
unavailable and it is an emergency; or
(4) Notwithstanding subregulation (3)(b), the Supervisor of the

Rehabilitation Centre referred to in subregulation (3) need not be of the
same sex as the resident where there are circumstances involving–
(5) Before carrying out a non-intimate search of a resident a

Supervisor shall immediately inform the resident and the Infirmary
Officer–
(a) of the reason for the search;
(b) of the grounds for the suspicion;
(c) of the resident’s entitlement to a copy of the record of the
search which shall be placed on the resident’s file;
(d) that a copy will be given to the Infirmary Officer, and the
resident’s parent, guardian or person with responsibility for
him or appropriate adult or next friend;
(e) that a copy will be sent to the Authority and the Probation
Officer; and
(f) of the resident’s right to his Attorney-at-law.
(6) A Supervisor shall make a record of the search in the

resident’s file and in the log book of–
(b) a request with reasons made pursuant to subregula-
tion (3)(b); and
(c) the names and sexes of the persons present during the
search,
and both of which shall be signed by the persons present.
(7) Reasonable force may only be used where the resident

refuses to cooperate with a Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre
conducting the non-intimate search.
(8) Where a Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre has carried

out a non-intimate search of a resident, he shall immediately after the
search, make a record in the file of the resident and the daily log of–
(a) the authorisation to carry out the non-intimate search;
(b) the place where the non-intimate search took place;
(c) the time when the non-intimate search took place;
(d) the grounds for giving the authorisation for the non-intimate
search;
(e) the grounds for believing the article could not be removed
without a non-intimate search;
(f) whether before the non-intimate search, the resident and the
Infirmary Officer were informed of the details contained in
subregulation (5);
(g) the parts of the resident’s body that were searched without
the removal of clothing;
(h) whether force was used before, during or after the search;
(i) where force was used and the circumstances surrounding its
use;
(j) the persons present during the non-intimate search when
force was used;
(k) the name and registration number of the officer of the
Rehabilitation Centre conducting the non-intimate search;
(l) the persons present during the search; and
(m) the results of the non-intimate search,
62. (1) An intimate search of a resident shall be conducted by a Intimate

registered medical practitioner at a public health care facility or public search of a
resident
hospital and in accordance with these Regulations.
(2) Body orifices of a resident, other than the mouth, may be

searched only if authorised by an officer of the Rehabilitation Centre of, or
above the rank of Superintendent.
(3) A Superintendent or officer of the Rehabilitation Centre

above the rank of Superintendent shall not authorise an intimate search
of a resident’s bodily orifice unless he has reasonable grounds for
believing that the resident may have concealed on himself–
(a) anything which he could and might use to cause physical
injury to himself or others at the station;
(b) a dangerous drug in accordance with the Dangerous Drugs
Chap. 11:25 Act, which he intended to supply to another or to export; or
(c) a prohibited article,
and the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that an intimate
search is the only means of removing those items.
(4) Before the intimate search commences, the following persons

shall be present during the search:
(a) a Supervisor from the Rehabilitation Centre who is the same
sex as the resident;
(b) the parent, guardian or person with responsibility for the
resident or appropriate adult; and
(c) a registered medical practitioner who is of the same sex as
the resident.
(5) A Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre and a registered

medical practitioner shall be the same sex as the resident unless–
(a) the Supervisor or registered medical practitioner is unable to
arrive at the public health care facility or public hospital
within a reasonable time of being contacted or the registered
medical practitioner or the Supervisor of the Rehabilitation
Centre who is of the same sex as the resident is unavailable
and it is an emergency; or
(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), a Supervisor of the

Rehabilitation Centre or a registered medical practitioner need not be of
the same sex as the resident where there are circumstances involving–
(7) A Supervisor shall make a record in the resident’s file and in

the log book of–
(a) a situation referred to in subregulation (5) or (6);
(b) a request with reasons made pursuant to subregulation (5)(b);
and
(c) the names and sexes of the persons present during the search,
(8) Notwithstanding subregulation (4), where the resident has a

disability, an appropriate professional may also be present.
(9) Before an intimate search of a resident is carried out, a

Supervisor shall immediately inform the resident and the parent,
guardian or person with responsibility for the resident or appropriate
adult or appropriate professional–
(a) of the name and rank of the person who authorised the search
and the fact that authorisation has been given to carry out
the search;
(b) of the grounds for giving the authorisation and for believing
that the item cannot be removed without an intimate search;
(c) of the resident’s entitlement to a copy of the record of the
search;
(d) that a copy will be given to the resident, and the resident’s
parent, guardian or person with responsibility for him or
appropriate adult or next friend and that a copy will be placed
on the resident’s file;
(e) that a copy will be sent to the Authority and the Probation
Officer; and
(f) that the resident has a right to his Attorney-at-law.
(10) When an intimate search is carried out in accordance with

these Regulations–
(a) no person of the opposite sex other than a registered medical
practitioner or a Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre in
circumstances permissible under subregulations (5) and (6)
shall be present;
(b) a minimum of two persons, other than the resident and the
officer from the Rehabilitation Centre shall be present during
the search; and
(c) no person whose presence is deemed unnecessary shall be
present.
(11) In the case of an intimate search, a Supervisor shall,

immediately after the search, make a record in the resident’s file and in
the log book of the following particulars and both which shall be signed by
the persons present during the search:
(a) the authorisation to carry out the intimate search;
(b) the grounds for giving the authorisation;
(c) the place where the intimate search took place;
(d) the time when the intimate search took place;
(e) the grounds for believing that an intimate search was
necessary;
(f) whether before the intimate search the requirements of
subregulation (9) were observed;
(g) the parts of the body that were searched;
(h) the name of the person who carried out the intimate search;
(i) the persons present; and
(j) the result of the intimate search.
Special search 63. (1) A special search of a resident may be carried out only if
of a resident
authorised by an officer of the Rehabilitation Centre of, or above the rank
of Superintendent.
(2) A Superintendent or officer above the rank of Superintendent

shall not authorise a special search of a resident unless he has reasonable
grounds for believing that a resident may have concealed on himself–
(a) anything which he could and might use to cause physical
injury to himself or others at the station; or
(b) a dangerous drug in accordance with the Dangerous Drugs
Act, which he intended to supply to another or to export; or
(c) a prohibited article,
and the officer of the Rehabilitation Centre has reasonable grounds for
believing that a special search is the only means of removing those items.
(3) A special search of a resident shall be conducted by a

Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre in a private room at the
Rehabilitation Centre in accordance with these Regulations.
(4) Before a special search commences, the following persons

shall be present during the search:
as the resident; and
(b) an Infirmary Officer who is the same sex as the resident,

unless–
(c) the Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre referred to
paragraph (a) or the Infirmary Officer referred to in
paragraph (b) is unable to arrive at the Rehabilitation
(d) the resident requests otherwise stating reasons.
(5) Notwithstanding subregulation (4)(d), a Supervisor of the

Rehabilitation Centre need not be of the same sex as the resident where
there are circumstances involving–
(6) A Supervisor shall make a record of a special search in the

resident’s file and in the log book of the following particulars:
(a) a situation referred to in subregulation (4)(c);
(b) a request made pursuant to subregulations (4)(d) and (6); and
(c) the names and sexes of the persons present,
and both of which shall be signed by the persons present during the
search.
(7) Notwithstanding subregulation (4)(b), a special search may

take place in the absence of the Infirmary Officer if the resident signifies
in the presence of the Infirmary Officer that he does not want the
Infirmary Officer present during the search and will prefer an
appropriate adult and the adult agrees.
(8) A Supervisor shall make a record of the resident’s decision

made under subregulation (7) and which shall be signed by the
appropriate adult.
(9) Notwithstanding subregulation (4)(a) and (b), where the

resident is a resident with a disability, an appropriate professional may
also be present.
(10) Before the search begins, the officer from the Rehabilitation
Centre conducting the special search shall–
(a) inform the resident and the Infirmary Officer–
(i) of the name and rank of the person of the authority who
authorised the search and the fact that authorisation
has been given to carry out the search;
(ii) of the grounds for giving the authorisation and for
believing that the item cannot be removed without a
special search;
(iii) of the resident’s entitlement to a copy of the record of
the search;
(iv) that a copy will be given to the resident and the
Infirmary Officer, and that a copy will be placed on the
resident’s file;
(v) that a copy will be sent to the Authority and the
Probation Officer; and
(b) remind the resident and the Infirmary Officer of the
resident’s right to his Attorney-at-law.
(11) Reasonable force may only be used where a resident refuses

to remove his clothing on the invitation so to do.
(12) Where articles are found during a special search, a resident

shall be asked to hand them over.
(13) When a special search is carried out in accordance with these

Regulations–
(a) no person of the opposite sex, other than persons permissible
in the circumstances outlined in subregulations (4)(c) and (d)
and (5), shall be present;
(b) a minimum of two persons, other than the resident shall be
present during the search; and
(c) no person whose presence is deemed unnecessary shall be
present.
(14) A Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Centre conducting the

special search shall, immediately after the special search record the
following in the resident’s record and the log book and both of which shall
be signed by the persons present:
(a) the authorisation to carry out the search;
(b) the place where the search took place;
(c) the time when the search took place;
(d) the grounds for giving the authorisation;

(e) the grounds for believing the article could not be removed
without a special search;
(f) whether the requirements of subregulation (10) were
observed;
(g) the parts of the resident’s body that were searched;
(h) whether force was used before, during or after the search;
(i) where force was used and the circumstances surrounding its
use;
(j) the persons present during the special search when force was
used;
(k) who carried out the search;
(l) the persons present during the serach; and
(m) the results of the special search.
64. (1) A special search of a resident shall take place at the General
Rehabilitation Centre with proper regard to the sensitivity and principles of a
special search
vulnerability of the resident and in such a manner so as to safeguard the of a resident
privacy and dignity of the resident.
(2) Every reasonable effort shall be made to secure a resident’s

cooperation and minimise embarrassment.
(3) A special search of a resident shall not be carried out where

there is no reason to suspect that articles or substances are concealed.
(4) A special search of a resident shall be conducted by an officer

of the Rehabilitation Centre who is of the same sex as the resident, unless
the resident requests otherwise and subject to conditions in these
Regulations.
(5) A special search of a resident shall be done in a private area

in the presence of the Infirmary Officer and an officer of the Rehabilitation
Centre.
(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5), in the case of a resident

with a disability or mental disorder, in addition to the Infirmary Officer,
an appropriate professional of the same sex (if possible) shall be present.
(7) Except in cases of urgency, where there is a risk of serious

harm to the resident or to other persons, there shall be at least two
persons present during the special search other than the resident, the
Infirmary Officer and the officer from the Rehabilitation Centre.
(8) A special search of a resident shall be conducted as quickly as

possible and the resident must be allowed to dress as soon as the
procedure is completed.
(9) The officer of the Rehabilitation Centre who has conducted

the special search shall make a record of the special search in the
resident’s file and in the log book and which shall be signed by the persons
present during the search.
Taking of 65. (1) Before the intimate sample or a non-intimate sample of a

intimate and resident is taken from a resident, pursuant to the Administration of
non-intimate
samples Justice (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Act, apart from those persons permitted
Chap. 5:34 under that Act, a Supervisor from the Rehabilitation Centre who is the
same sex as the resident shall be present.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), a Supervisor of the

Rehabilitation Centre who is required to be present during the taking of
the sample may be of the opposite sex where–
as the resident is unable to arrive at the Rehabilitation
(b) the resident requests otherwise stating reasons in writing.
(3) Notwithstanding subregulation (2)(b), a Supervisor of the

Rehabilitation Centre need not be of the same sex as the resident where
there are circumstances involving–
(4) A Supervisor shall make a record of the following in the

resident’s file and log book:
(b) a request made pursuant to subregulation (2)(b); and
(c) the names and sexes of the persons present during the taking
of the sample.
(5) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), where the resident is a

resident with a disability, an appropriate professional may also be
present.
(6) Before the taking of the intimate sample or a non-intimate

sample of a resident commences, the Supervisor of the Rehabilitation
Centre shall–
(a) inform the resident and the representative of–
(i) the name and rank of the person of the authority who
authorised the taking of the sample and the fact that
authorisation has been given to so do; and
(ii) the grounds for giving the authorisation and for
believing that the taking of a non-intimate sample or
intimate sample was necessary; and
(b) remind the resident and the representative of the resident’s
right to his Attorney-at-law.
(7) When an intimate sample or a non-intimate sample of a

resident is being taken in accordance with these Regulations–
(a) a minimum of two persons, other than the qualified person
and the officer of the Rehabilitation Centre shall be present
during the search; and
(b) no person whose presence is deemed unnecessary shall be
present.
(8) On the completion of the taking of an intimate sample or a

non-intimate sample from a resident, a Superintendent shall immediately
record the following in the resident’s file and the log book and both of
which shall be signed by the persons present:
(a) the authorisation for the taking of the intimate sample or a
non-intimate sample;
(b) the place where the intimate sample or a non-intimate
sample took place;
(c) the time when the taking of the intimate sample or a
non-intimate sample took place;
(d) the grounds for giving the authorisation for the taking of the
intimate sample or a non-intimate sample;
(e) the grounds for believing the taking of the intimate sample or
a non-intimate sample was necessary;
(f) the parts of the resident’s body from which the intimate
sample or a non-intimate sample was taken;
(g) whether force was used before, during or after the taking of
the intimate sample or a non-intimate sample;
(h) where force was used and the circumstances surrounding its
use;
(i) the persons present during the taking of the intimate or a
non-intimate sample when force was used;
(j) who carried out the taking of the intimate sample or a non-
intimate sample;
(k) the persons present during the taking of the sample; and
(l) where applicable, whether the relevant consent was obtained.
(9) For the purposes of this regulation, “representative” has the

meaning assigned to it under section 4 of the Administration of Justice
(Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Act.
PART XXI
RECORDS
Records to be 66. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure that all records required to
kept by the
Manager
be kept and maintained under the Act and by the Authority are kept and
maintained.
(2) A Superintendent shall keep and maintain any records

required to be kept under the Act and these Regulations and by the
Authority.
(3) In addition to the Register of Residents, a Superintendent

shall also keep–
(a) a journal to record the property belonging to a resident
stating–
(i) the description and quantity of items;
(ii) the arrangements for storage of items; and
(iii) the steps taken to determine and implement disposal of
items;
(b) a disciplinary log stating–
(i) the name of the resident against whom any disciplinary
action was taken;
(ii) the date and time of the incident;
(iii) the names of any persons who were present to witness
the incident;
(iv) the name of the person who administered the
disciplinary measure;
(v) a description of the incident that gave rise to the
disciplinary measure; and
(vi) the type and duration of the disciplinary measure
administered at the Rehabilitation Centre;
(c) a file detailing any serious incident including security
breaches which occurred at a Rehabilitation Centre and any
corrective measures taken to rectify the incident;
(d) a visitor’s log specifying the following details:

(i) the name and contact information of the visitor;
(ii) the date of the visit;
(iii) the length of the visit;
(iv) the purpose of the visit; and
(v) any other detail of the visit that the Superintendent
may see fit;
(e) a daily perimeter inspection log;
(f) a dormitory surveillance log specifying the following details:
(i) the times surveillance was conducted;
(ii) the name of the officer of the Rehabilitation Centre who
conducted the surveillance;
(iii) any unusual behaviour or complaints; and
(iv) any significant event that may involve a resident;
(g) a complaints log specifying the following details:
(i) a description of the incident, issue or concern;
(ii) the date and time of the incident;
(iii) the persons involved;
(iv) any action taken; and
(v) any other relevant details;
(h) a search record log specifying the following details:
(i) the resident’s name;
(ii) the type of search;
(iii) the reason for the search;
(iv) the results of the search;
(v) the names of officers of the Rehabilitation Centre
conducting the search;
(vi) the date of the search; and
(vii) the times of the commencement and termination of the
search;
(i) a log recording announced and unannounced evacuation and
fire drills specifying the following details:
(i) the date and time of drills;
(ii) the time taken for complete muster;
(iii) the persons present and challenges observed during the
drills; and
(iv) the recommendations to address the challenges
identified with respect to subparagraph (iii).
(4) A Superintendent shall keep and maintain a record of–

(a) the policies and procedures; and
(b) a log of the training provided for staff.
(5) A Superintendent shall keep a file on each resident which

shall contain the resident’s history, including–
(a) a photograph of the resident;
(b) a list of the educational institutions and vocational training
attended by the resident prior to admission and during his
placement at a Rehabilitation Centre;
(c) the names, addresses and contact information of persons with
whom the resident previously resided;
(d) a description of the physical appearance of the resident,
including any distinguishing marks;
(e) a medical history of the resident;
(f) any order of the Court that was made in respect of the
resident;
(g) any report made to the police in respect of the resident;
(h) the resident’s individual care plan; and
(i) any incident in which the resident was involved that
necessitated the intervention of any agency of the State.
(6) Where a resident in the care of a Rehabilitation Centre has

died, the Commissioner shall ensure that any particulars in relation to
the death of the resident are recorded.
(7) The Commissioner shall ensure that all registers, books and
records in respect of residents in his care at a Rehabilitation Centre are
securely stored and kept confidential.
(8) The Commissioner may destroy any record with respect to a

resident after a period of twenty years from the time of the
commencement of the record of the resident.
PART XXII
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidential 67. (1) The Commissioner and a Superintendent shall ensure that
records all records of residents of a Rehabilitation Centre are kept confidential.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1) and subject to sections 42

Act No. 13 of to 46 of the Data Protection Act or any other written law, information
2011 about a resident may be revealed to the Authority or any other person or
entity required by law, and in particular in order to–
(a) protect the resident from harm;
(b) protect others who may be harmed; or
(c) secure evidence.
PART XXIII
NOTICES TO THE AUTHORITY
68. (1) A Superintendent shall notify the Commissioner in writing,Notices to the

immediately, of– Authority
(a) the admission of a child in accordance with section 54 of the

Children Act, 2012; Act No. 12 of
2012
(b) the discharge of the resident;
(c) a threat made by a visitor to a Rehabilitation Centre;
(d) the death of a resident;
(e) a serious injury sustained by a resident;
(f) the escape from legal custody of a resident;
(g) any incident of a resident contracting an infectious disease;
(h) the outbreak of any infectious disease at a Rehabilitation
Centre;
(i) any illness or injury of a resident which requires that the
resident be hospitalised;
(j) any outbreak of fire at a Rehabilitation Centre, where that
fire results in the relocation of residents and any serious
incident which affects the operation of a Rehabilitation
Centre; and
(k) any other serious incident.
(2) The Commissioner shall notify the Authority in writing,

immediately, with respect to the occurrence of any events referred to in
paragraphs (a) to (j).
PART XXIV
MISCELLANEOUS RULES
69. Where any resident who is to be discharged from a Rehabilitation Clothing on

Centre is in need of clothing the Rehabilitation Centre shall supply him discharge
with adequate clothing.
70. A Rehabilitation Centre shall be open to visitors on the order of Rehabilitation

the Commissioner of Prisons. Centre open to
visitors
71. Residents shall behave with the greatest respect towards the Conduct of
officers of a Rehabilitation Centre. residents
72. Officers shall treat residents and their families with respect, Treatment of
courtesy and dignity and encourage efforts at rehabilitation. residents by
oficers
73. No resident shall bring any prohibited article into a Prohibited

Rehabilitation Centre. articles
74. The Young Offenders Detention Regulations, 1980, are repealed. Repeal of the
Young
Offenders
Detention
Regulations,
1980
[Regulation 50(1)]
SCHEDULE 1
CRITERIA OF LEVELS AND REWARDS
1. A resident must meet the following criteria to move from Bronze to Silver:
• earned a minimum of 75% of total points (per week);
• have no more than 4 violations in Class A;
• have no Class B or C rule violations;
• demonstrate an undertaking of the Resident Handbook by adhering to the
rules; and
• have completed all assignments and tasks.
2. A resident must meet the following criteria to move from Silver to Gold:
• have no Class B or C rule violations; and
• have completed all assignments and tasks.
3. A resident must meet the following criteria to move from Gold to Platinum:
• have no Class B or C rule violations;
• have completed all assignments and tasks; and
• recommendation from Housemaster and two officers.
4. A resident must meet the following criteria to move from Platinum to Diamond:
• have no rule violations;
• have completed all assignments and tasks;
• have been recommended by the Housemaster and two officers;
• obtained approval from Superintendent;
• is willing to act as a tutor assisting other residents; and
• is an exemplar.
[Regulation 50(1)]
SCHEDULE 2
ACTIVITIES FOR POINTS
1. Wake up activities: 0-3 points

(a) gets up when called;
(b) dresses appropriately;
(c) brushes teeth;
(d) washes face/bathes;
(e) combs hair; and
(f) keeps up with the group.
2. Meal periods (breakfast, lunch, dinner): 0-3 points

(a) receives food and says a “Thank you”;
(b) eats at assigned table;
(c) follows directions for food service or additional food; and
(d) is orderly and does not disturb others.
3. Clean sleeping area: 0-3 points

(a) bed is organised properly until bedtime;
(b) floor is swept and mopped daily;
(c) floor is not cluttered;
(d) only authorised items in room;
(e) toilet and sink are clean; and
(f) ensures personal belongings are packed neatly.
4. Line Movement (day and night): 0-3 points

(a) lines up promptly without correction;
(b) remains orderly and does not disturb others; and
(c) does not stray from line.
5. Bedtime behaviour: 0-3 points

(a) knows correct bedtime and observes it;
(b) completes necessary tasks prior to bedtime; and
(c) remains orderly and does not disturb others while in dormitory.
6. Cooperation: 0-3 points

(a) is respectful and courteous to staff addressing them in the appropriate
manner;
(b) is cooperative and participates in activities;
(c) does not disrupt volunteer activities or other programmes when
attending;
(d) follows staff directions and does not engage in loud or unruly behaviour;
and
(e) is respectful and courteous to all.
7. School behaviour: 0-5 points

(a) does not take any item form the school without permission;
(b) does not disturb others;
(c) uses materials or equipment appropriately;
(d) makes an effort to complete assigned work; and
(e) follows school rules.
8. Extra duty: 0-5 points

(a) completes work assignments in a cooperative manner and follows
instructions;
(b) is industrious;
(c) shows initiative; and
(d) willingly takes on extra responsibilities.
9. Recreation/Leisure Time: 0-5 points

(a) engages in constructive use of recreational time;
(b) does not disturb others;
(c) uses equipment or materials provided for recreational use appropriately;
and
(d) cooperates with other residents in team recreational activities.
[Regulations 49(20), 51(1) and 51(9)(b)]

SCHEDULE 3
INFRACTIONS AND SANCTIONS
1. Offences against discipline

(1) A resident is guilty of an offence against discipline if he–
(a) commits an assault;
(b) commits an aggravated assault;
(c) detains any person against his will;
(d) denies access to any part of the Rehabilitation Centre to any officer or
any person (other than a resident) who is at the Rehabilitation Centre
for the purpose of working there;
(e) fights with any person;
(f) intentionally endangers the health or personal safety of others or, by
his conduct, is reckless whether such health or personal safety is
endangered;
(g) intentionally obstructs an officer in the execution of his duty, or any
person (other than a resident) who is working at the Rehabilitation
Centre, in the performance of his duty;
(h) escapes or absconds from legal custody;
(i) fails to comply with any condition upon which he was temporarily
released;
(j) uses medication in a manner that is not authorised or prescribed;
(k) gives his medication to any other resident for that resident’s use;
(l) is intoxicated as a consequence of knowingly consuming an alcoholic
beverage;
(m) knowingly consumes an alcoholic beverage, other than what is
provided to him pursuant to a written order of the Medical Officer;
(n) has in his possession–
(i) any prohibited article; or
(ii) a greater quantity of any article than he is authorised to have;
(o) sells or delivers to any person any prohibited article;
(p) sells or, without permission, delivers to any person any article which
he is allowed to have only for his own use;
(q) improperly takes an article belonging to another person or to a
Rehabilitation Centre;
(r) intentionally or recklessly sets fire to any part of a Rehabilitation
Centre or any other property, whether or not his own;
(s) destroys or damages any part of a Rehabilitation Centre or any other

property other than his own;
(t) causes aggravated damage to, or destruction of, any part of a
Rehabilitation Centre or any other property, other than his own;
(u) absents himself from any place where he is required to be, or is
present at any place where he is not authorised to be;
(v) is disrespectful to any officer, or any person (other than a resident)
who is at the Rehabilitation Centre for the purpose of working there,
or any person visiting a Rehabilitation Centre;
(w) uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour;
(x) intentionally fails to work properly or, being required to work, refuses
to do so;
(y) disobeys any lawful order;
(z) disobeys or fails to comply with any rule or regulation applying to him;
(aa) displays, attaches or draws on any part of a Rehabilitation Centre, or
on any other property, threatening, abusive, or insulting words,
drawings, symbols or other material;
(ab) attempts to commit any of the offences under this item;
(ac) incites another inmate to commit any of the foregoing offences; or
(ad) assists another inmate to commit or to attempt to commit any of the
foregoing offences.
2. Defences to Item 1(j)

It shall be a defence for a resident charged with an offence under item 1(j) to
show that–
(a) the medication had been, prior to its administration, lawfully in his
possession for his use or was administered to him in the course of a lawful
supply of the drug to him by another person;
(b) the medication was administered by, or to him in circumstances in which
he did not know and had no reason to suspect that such a drug was being
administered; or
(c) the medication was administered by, or to him under duress or to him
without his consent in circumstances where it was not reasonable for him
to have resisted.
3. Disciplinary charges
(1) Where a resident is to be charged with an offence against discipline, the
charge shall be laid as soon as possible and, save in exceptional circumstances,
within forty-eight hours of the discovery of the offence.
(2) Every charge shall be inquired into by the Superintendent.
(3) Every charge shall be first inquired into after it is laid save in exceptional
circumstances, and not later than the next day, not being a Sunday or public
holiday.
(4) A resident who is to be charged with an offence against discipline may be
kept apart from other residents pending the Superintendent’s inquiry but this
should not amount to solitary confinement.
4. Rights of residents charged

(1) Where a resident is charged with an offence against discipline, he shall be
informed of the charge as soon as possible and, in any case, before the time when
it is inquired into by the Superintendent.
(2) At an inquiry into a charge against a resident, the resident shall be given an
opportunity of hearing what is alleged against him and of presenting his own case.
5. Sanctions
(1) Subject to subitem (3), where a resident is found guilty of an offence against
discipline subject to item 5(3), one or more of the following punishments may be
imposed:
(a) caution;
(b) forfeiture of any of the privileges awarded for a period not exceeding
twenty-one days;
(c) removal from any particular activity or activities of the Rehabilitation
Centre, other than education, training courses, work and physical
education for a period not exceeding twenty-one days;
(d) extra work outside the normal working week for a period not
exceeding twenty-one days and for not more than two hours on any
day;
(e) stoppage of, or deduction from earnings for a period not exceeding
forty-two days of an amount not exceeding twenty-one days earnings;
(f) referral to the Reflection Unit; and
(g) removal from his wing or living unit for a period not exceeding
twenty-one days.
(2) Where a resident is found guilty of more than one charge arising out of an
incident, sanctions under this rule may be ordered to run consecutively, but, in
the case of an award of additional days, the total period shall not exceed forty-two
days and in the case of an award of referral to the Reflection Unit, the total period
shall not exceed seven days.
(3) An award of a caution shall not be combined with any other sanction for the
same charge.
6. Removal from wing or living unit

Following the imposition of a sanction of removal from his wing or living unit,
a resident shall be accommodated in a separate part of the Rehabilitation Centre, under
such restrictions of earnings and activities as the Commissioner may direct.
7. Suspended sanctions
(1) Subject to any directions of the Commissioner, the power to impose a
disciplinary sanction (other than a caution) shall include a power to direct that
the sanction is not to take effect unless, during a period specified in the direction
(not being more than six months from the date of the direction), the resident
commits another offence against discipline and a direction is given under
subitem (2).
(2) Where a resident commits an offence against discipline during the period
specified in a direction given under subitem (1), the officer of the Rehabilitation
Centre dealing with that offence may–
(a) direct that the suspended punishment shall take effect;
(b) reduce the period or amount of the suspended sanction and direct that
it shall take effect as so reduced;
(c) vary the original direction by substituting for the period specified
therein a period expiring not later than six months from the date of
variation; or
(d) give no direction with respect to the suspended sanction.
[Regulations 53(5) and 56]

SCHEDULE 4
FORM “A”
TAKE NOTICE that .......................................................... (name of resident) be permitted to leave

the Rehabilitation Centre at (time) .................. on (date) ............................ for the purpose of
.................................................................................... at ( place where leave is to be spent )
..................................................................... to return on (day) ..................................................
at (time) ............................ and subject to the conditions stated in the Order.
I hereby give permission for .................................................................... to leave the
Rehabiliation Centre, at .............................. on .......................................... for the purpose of
........................................................................ at ............................................................., to return
on .................................................... at .................... and subject to the conditions contained in
the Order.
...........................................................
Commissioner of Prisons
Dated this 15th day of May, 2017.
E. DILLON
Minister of National Security
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THE CHILD REHABILITATION CENTRE REGULATIONS, 2017

These regulations seek to provide for the regulation of Rehabilitation

Part II: Role of the Authority

Part VI: Admission of Residents

Part VII: Medical Arrangements

Part XI: Visit and Communications

Part XII: Complaints

Part XIII: Ratings for Conduct

Part XIV: Discipline of Residents

Part XV: Reflection Unit

Part XVII: Payments for Work

Part XVIII: Leave for Residents

Part XIX: Safety and Security

Part XX: Search of a Resident and Taking a Sample

LEGAL NOTICE NO. 40

REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

THE CHILD REHABILITATION CENTRE ACT, CHAP. 13:05

MADE BY THE MINISTER UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE CHILD

THE CHILD REHABILITATION CENTRE REGULATIONS, 2017

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Child Rehabilitation Citation

2. In these Regulations– Interpretation

“appropriate adult” means a person over the age of eighteen

“buccal swab” has the meaning assigned to it under section 4 of

“sample” has the meaning assigned to it under section 4 of the

3. The Authority may enter a Rehabilitation Centre in accordanceRole of the

5. (1) A record of the proceedings at the meetings of the Board, shallMinutes of

Discharge 6. (1) There shall be established a committee to be known as “the

Commissioner 7. (1) The Commissioner or the Authority shall make an application

Responsibili- 8. (1) A Superintendent shall manage a Rehabilitation Centre in

Superinten- 9. A Superintendent shall ensure that–

(c) suitably furnished;

(2) The Commissioner shall ensure that a Rehabilitation Centre

11. The Commissioner shall be responsible for ensuring that a General

(a) toilets and bathing facilities which–

(2) A Superintendent shall ensure that–

(2) The Commissioner shall ensure that suitable facilities are

Admission 18. (1) The Commissioner shall ensure–

(2) A Superintendent shall record in the Register of Residents

(3) A Superintendent shall ensure within twenty-four hours of

(4) The Residents’ Handbook shall include in a simple form,

(5) A Superintendent shall ensure, immediately on entry, that–

(d) an assessment of the resident in terms of the medical,

(2) Individual care plans shall–

Medical 20. A Superintendent shall cause to be delivered to the Medical

Resident to be 21. A Superintendent shall ensure that a resident is declared fit by a

25. (1) A resident shall be attended to by medical personnel who areMedical

(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1)(b), the medical personnel

(3) A record shall be made of–

27. (1) A Medical Officer shall examine each incoming residentResident to be

(3) The medical record of each resident of a Rehabilitation

(2) The Medical Officer shall make a record of the examination

resident shall be taken to the public hospital after consultations betweendischarge

(2) Where the situation in subregulation (1) exists, the

35. A Superintendent shall ensure that– Welfare of

(iv) medical care including–

(2) A Superintendent shall ensure that paragraphs (a) to (e) in

(3) The Superintendent may order a resident to be put under

(4) Notice of such an order shall be given without delay to the