1993-2018 ,u ,p vkj lh % iPphl o’kZ&vla[; vk’kk,a Nhrc : Twenty Five Years-billion Hopes 20. What are the procedures to be adopted on irst admission to prison? 1. The prisoner should be kept in a separate reception ward until the initial formalities for his placement are complete. 2. Haircut, shave, issue of soap/disinfecting lotion 3. Disinfection and storing of prisoner's personal clothes and other items 4. Issue of prison cloths, beddings and utensils 5. Issue of authorised personal belongings 6. Housing as per principle of basic segregation 7. Thorough medical examination within 24 hours 8. Attending to immediate and urgent needs of prisoner including 21. 22. immediate personal problems. 9. Finger printing and photograph as per rule 10.Identi ication of drug addicts. What questions should arise in the mind of the doctor while examining the prisoner upon irst admission to prison? 1. What are the main health problems for the prisoner as a patient? 2. Is the patient a danger to him/herself? 3. Does he/she has a serious illness, or is he/she having withdrawal from a substance misuse dependence or correct medication? 4. Is he/she at risk of self-harm or suicide? 5. Has the patient suffered injury or ill-treatment during arrest or detention? 6. Does the patient present a risk or a danger to others? Does he/she have an easily transmitted disease that puts others at risk? Is his/her mental state causing him/her to be a threat or likely to be violent? What are the provisions for recording of directions passed by the medical of icer? All directions given by the Medical Of icer or Medical Subordinate in relation to any prisoner, with the exception of orders for the supply of medicines or directions relating to such matters as are carried into effect by the Medical Of icer himself or under his superintendence, FORENSIC INVESTIGATION | 15