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Family relationship

Prison Rules, r. 83 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) So far as possible, attention shall be paid to the maintenance of such relations between a prisoner and his family as are desirable in the interests of both. (2) So far as is practicable and in the opinion of the Superintendent desirable, a prisoner shall be encouraged and assisted to maintain or establish such relations with persons or agencies outside the prison as may promote the best interests of his family or the social rehabilitation of the prisoner. (3) The Superintendent may at any time communicate to a prisoner, or to his family or friends, any matter of importance to such prisoner.
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