Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (Prisoner Bedding and Clothing) Policy 2009
Notifiable instrument NI2009-143
made under the  
Corrections Management Act 2007, section 14(1) (Corrections policies and operating procedures) 

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Corrections Management (Prisoner Bedding and Clothing) Policy 2009.
2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.
3	Policy
I make the

Prisoner Bedding and Clothing policy

attached to this instrument, to facilitate the effective and efficient management of correctional services.

James Ryan
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services
     25 March 2009

Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC)

Prisoner Bedding and Clothing 
Policy

Purpose
Authority
Policy
Principles
Linen, pillows, and crockery
Prisoner clothing
Laundering
Exchanging clothing
Specialist clothing
Forms and templates
Related policies and procedures

Purpose
To outline the policy for the issue and cleaning of prisoner clothing and linen. 

Authority
Legislation
Corrections Management Act 2007, section 14.

Policy
Principles
Prisoner will be issued with clothing and linen. Prisoners are responsible for ensuring that these items are kept clean.

All issued items remain the property of ACT Corrective Services and are to be returned in a serviceable condition upon a prisoner’s discharge.  

The cost of replacing any damaged or unserviceable items may be recovered from the prisoner in accordance with the Prisoner Discipline Policy and Procedure (reparation).

Linen, pillows, and crockery
Each prisoner will be issued with the following items:
•	2 sheets;
•	2 towels;
•	2 blankets;
•	1 pillow;
•	1 pillowcase; and
•	1 mug, plate, and bowl.

In addition, each cell contains 1 flame retardant mattress per prisoner.

Additional linen may be issued to a prisoner on the production of a medical certificate.
Each prisoner is responsible for ensuring their linen is laundered weekly.

Contaminated items such as those soiled with blood, are to be forwarded to the AMC laundry in a contaminated goods bag.

Prisoner clothing
Each prisoner will be issued with the following items of clothing:
•	2 jumpers;
•	2 polo shirt;
•	2 shorts; 
•	2 track pants;
•	2 trousers;
•	1 hat;
•	pair of runners; and
•	pair of thongs.

The colour of the clothing will be dependant on whether the prisoner is a remandee or sentenced, and whether they are male or female:
•	male remandees will be issued blue clothing;
•	male sentenced prisoners will be issued grey clothing; and
•	female prisoners will be issued maroon clothing. 

Prisoners may purchase clothing through the Activities buy-up system.

Laundering
Prisoners must ensure that their clothes are laundered weekly as per the unit schedule. In order to facilitate this, prisoners are to place their washing in a bag with the cell number written on the outside, and place it in the laundry area. The laundry worker will then wash the laundry.  

Exchanging clothing
Prisoners wishing to exchange clothing will be permitted to attend the Admissions Centre at the convenience of the Admissions Officer.

Specialist clothing
Prisoners working in the AMC may be issued with specialist clothing depending on their work location. These clothes are only to be worn by prisoners while at work or while moving to and from work. Depending on the clothing and work location, prisoners may be required to leave the clothing at the work location.  

Forms and templates 
Prisoner Request Form

Related policies and procedures
Prisoner Discipline Policy 
Prisoner Discipline Procedure