Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (Prisoner Buy‑Ups) Policy 2009
Notifiable instrument NI2009-144
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 Buy-Ups) Policy 2009.

2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.
3	Policy
I make the

Prisoner Buy-Ups 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 Buy-ups Policy

Purpose
Authority
Policy
Principles
Weekly buy-up
Activities buy-up
Suspension of buy-up privileges
Adding or deleting items from the buy-up list
Forms/templates
Related Policies and Procedures

Purpose
To outline the policy for a system which enables prisoners to purchase consumable items.

Authority
Legislation
Corrections Management Act 2007, section 14.

Policy
Principles
Prisoners may purchase items through the buy-up system subject to having sufficient funds.
 
Weekly buy-up
Prisoners are allocated a maximum amount which they may spend on the weekly buy-up. This amount is dependant upon the prisoner’s accommodation area. 

The arrangements for buy-ups will be displayed on the Noticeboards in prisoner accommodation areas and broadcast regularly over the multi-screen TV system. 

Activities buy-up
In addition to the items on the weekly buy-up list, there will be a list of approved items that prisoners may purchase as an ‘activities buy-up’. The list is located in each accommodation area and is only accessible on the prisoner Intranet monthly. 

The list also includes items such as electrical items and clothing.  

Suspension of buy-up privileges
Prisoners may have their buy-up privileges suspended in accordance with the Discipline Policy and Procedure.

Corrections Health staff may recommend the removal of a prisoner’s buy-up privileges if the privilege conflicts with the treatment being given for a diagnosed medical condition. This ban may be a total ban or item specific. Where this occurs, Corrections Health are to forward this advice to the Deputy Superintendent (in writing). A case note must be made on JOIST detailing the medical request.

Adding or deleting items from the buy-up list
The Superintendent may review the items available on the buy-up list. Items may be added or deleted following consideration of the impact that the item may have on the good order and security of the AMC.

Forms/templates
Activities Buy-up List

Related Policies and Procedures
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