Section 23: Particulars of detainee

23. Particulars of detainee (1) Every detainee shall within 24 hours of his admission to an institution— (a) have his name, nationality, age, weight and any distinguishing mark or feature recorded; (b) subject to section 28, be searched and have every prohibited article taken from him; (c) take a bath or shower; (d) be examined by a medical officer who shall record the state of health of the detainee; and (e) be provided in the recreation room or association yard with sufficient information as to— (i) the disciplinary requirements of the institution; (ii) earnings and privileges; and (iii) the proper methods of making complaints as to food, clothing, bedding and other necessities. [Issue 3] R10 – 10 Revised Laws of Mauritius (2) A search under subsection (1) (b) shall be conducted in such manner, consistent with respect for the person, as the necessity for discovering prohibited articles requires. (3) An officer in charge may cause photographs, measurements, footprints or casts of footprints, palm prints or fingerprints of any detainee to be taken by an officer or any other person authorised by the Commissioner. (4) The officer in charge shall forward to the Commissioner of Police copies of fingerprints and photographs taken under subsection (3).