Prison rules. Jokela Prison. Effective from 26 February 2016

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1 Effective from 26 February 2016

2 2 Contents Section 1 GENERAL... 3 Section 2 MOVEMENT WITHIN THE PRISON AREA... 3 SECTION 3 CLOTHING WITHIN THE PRISON AREA... 3 SECTION 4 KEEPING PREMISES LOCKED AND ACCOUNTING FOR PRISONERS... 4 Section 4.1. Keeping premises locked... 4 Section 4.2. Head count when the ward is opened... 4 Section 4.3. Head count while the ward is open... 4 Section 4.4. Head count while the ward is closed... 4 SECTION 5 WORK, STUDY AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES... 4 Section 5.1. Work activities... 4 Section 5.2. Studying... 4 Section 5.3. Leisure activities... 4 SECTION 6 PURCHASES AT THE COMMISSARY VISITS... 6 Section 7.1. Supervised visits... 6 Section 7.2. Supervised visits with children... 7 Section 7.3. Unsupervised visits... 7 Section 7.4. Father-child group meeting... 8 Section 7.5. Bringing items to a visit... 8 Section 7.6. Bringing items at other times... 8 Section 8 USING THE TELEPHONE... 9 Section 9 SENDING MAIL... 9 Section 10 CLEANLINESS POSSESSION OF PROPERTY Section Items and substances not allowed in the possession of prisoners Section Items and substances subject to inspection Section Other factors affecting the possession of items and substances Section Ward-specific regulations on possession Section 12 PRISON WARDS Holding cell ward Ward Ward Isolation ward Ward Ward Section 13 INTOXICANTS AND PHARMACEUTICALS... 14

3 3 Section 1 GENERAL These rules contain rules and regulations more specific than those prescribed in the Imprisonment Act and Remand Imprisonment Act, and the provisions and orders issued thereunder, on movement within the prison area and on keeping premises locked, on prison wards, on the arrangement of visits and the use of the telephone, as well as on leisure activities, on the possession of property and on other, similar issues relating to the maintenance of prison order and the arrangement of operations. Prisoners must comply with the prison rules. Breach of the prison rules may lead to a disciplinary punishment, provided that the rules specifically state that a disciplinary punishment may be imposed for the breach in question. Prisoners may also be subject to disciplinary action if they disregard an instruction or order given by officials of the Criminal Sanctions Agency within the scope of their authority, for the purpose of maintaining order or safety in the prison. This may involve giving instructions or orders to observe a provision of the prison rules. Section 2 MOVEMENT WITHIN THE PRISON AREA Prisoners may move about and spend time in areas designated for activities or work, in their cell ward, and in areas designated for outdoor exercise, meals and free time at times specified in the daily schedule for each ward. Any unauthorised movement inside the prison or in the prison area is prohibited. Any unnecessary loitering in the corridors is prohibited. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed on a prisoner for unauthorised movement or loitering in a restricted area. SECTION 3 CLOTHING WITHIN THE PRISON AREA Prisoners must be appropriately dressed while inside the prison area. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed for inappropriate clothing.

4 4 SECTION 4 KEEPING PREMISES LOCKED AND ACCOUNTING FOR PRISONERS Section 4.1. Keeping premises locked Cell doors are locked at the times specified in the daily schedule. Prisoners who are not in their own cells without an acceptable reason when the doors are locked may be subject to disciplinary action. Section 4.2. Head count when the ward is opened Prisoners must be in their cells, either in a sitting or standing position. Section 4.3. Head count while the ward is open Prisoners are notified of a head count in a general announcement. Prisoners must immediately go to the corridor and stand outside their cell for the duration of the head count. Failure to comply with this order may result in disciplinary action. Section 4.4. Head count while the ward is closed Prisoners are notified of a head count in a general announcement. Prisoners must be in their cells, either sitting or standing, so that their presence can be accounted for without opening the cell door. SECTION 5 WORK, STUDY AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES Section 5.1. Work activities Work activities arranged at the Jokela prison include assembly, packing, metal engineering, upholstery (apprenticeship), cleaning, property management and maintenance, construction, hobby crafts and carpentry work. Section 5.2. Studying Jokela prison offers opportunities for both preparatory and vocational studies provided by an external educational institution. Prisoners also have the opportunity to complete comprehensive and upper secondary school courses, as well as courses in adult education colleges or open universities. Section 5.3. Leisure activities Leisure activities at Jokela prison include physical exercise, hobby crafts, a music club, spiritual events and a board game club. Activities available in each ward are listed in the ward's daily schedule. Prisoners can make suggestions regarding leisure activities or any related supply purchases to the Jokela prison programme committee.

5 5 Prisoners have the opportunity to visit the library once a week according to the ward's daily schedule, or at a time indicated in the leisure activity programme. Pre-registration in accordance with staff instructions is required for library visits. Prisoners in solitary confinement or those segregated due to a public order violation, on the basis of the Coercive Measures Act or preventive measures, are not entitled to visit the library at the times indicated in the ward's daily schedule. Prisoners wishing to use the library services should send a service form to the prison's study instructor. SECTION 6 PURCHASES AT THE COMMISSARY Prisoners can purchase products for personal use from the prison commissary. To purchase items, prisoners must fill in an order form and place it in the ward's mailbox. The appropriate times for submitting order forms and for making purchases at the commissary are shown in the ward's daily schedule. Prisoners in solitary confinement or those segregated due to a public order violation or on the basis of the Coercive Measures Act, prisoners subject to precautionary measures, or prisoners in the holding cell ward are not entitled to visit the commissary in person; instead, the prison staff will deliver purchased items to the prisoner on the day indicated in the ward's daily schedule. Prisoners in the holding cell ward are not entitled to make purchases from an approved outside source. Prisoners other than those being transferred from another prison are entitled to purchase items by giving an order form to prison staff. Any misuse of the purchase entitlement may result in a disciplinary punishment.

6 6 7 VISITS Section 7.1. Supervised visits Supervised visits are arranged on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The duration of a visit is 45 minutes. Visiting hours by ward are as follows: Ward 1 Prisoners segregated at their own request 10:15-11:00 a.m. Prisoners segregated on the basis of the Coercive Measures Act 09:15-10:00 a.m. 10:15-11:00 a.m. 11:15-12:00 noon 12:15-1:00 p.m. Prisoners segregated on the basis of section 18 (5) of the Imprisonment Act/section 13 (5) of the Remand Imprisonment Act 09:15-10:00 a.m. 10:15-11:00 a.m. 11:15-12:00 noon 12:15-1:00 p.m. Wards 2, 3 and 4 09:15-10:00 a.m. 11:15-12:00 noon 12:15-1:00 p.m. Visiting hours of a prisoner subject to disciplinary punishment or precautionary measures (section 18 (5) of the Imprisonment Act and 13 (5) of the Remand Imprisonment Act) are determined on the basis of the ward placement. Prisoners may have one visit on each visiting day. The number of visitors is limited to two adults and a reasonable number of children. It should be noted that two seats are reserved for the prisoner's visitors. Prisoners are required to fill in a form to make an appointment for a visit, no later than on Wednesday (or two days before the public holiday). The form must be placed in the ward's mailbox by 8:00 a.m. Prison staff will confirm the time of visit and return the form to the prisoner. Prisoners are personally responsible for notifying their visitors of the visiting hours. Visitors must report at the prison gate no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled visiting time. Overcoats and similar garments must be placed in the coat rack in the visiting room. The prisoner and the visitors sit at a table where they are separated by a glass partition. No touching is permitted during the visit. Touching the glass partition or crossing over the partition line in any way is not permitted.

7 7 The visitor and the prisoner are not allowed to have any writing implements with them during the visit, or to make notes or pass written messages without the permission of the prison staff. If a prisoner violates these conditions, the visit may be interrupted and/or the prisoner may be subject to a disciplinary punishment. Section 7.2. Supervised visits with children Families that have been authorised to make a family visit are able to meet in special rooms intended for visits with children, at the same time as any other supervised visits. These visits are intended primarily for meetings between the prisoner and their own or their spouse's children. Appointments must be made in the same way as for other supervised visits. The prison may restrict the number of supervised visits with children per prisoner to one visit per weekend or public holiday. The number of visitors is limited to two adults and a reasonable number of children. Children must be 15 years old or younger. A supervised visit with children requires the presence of at least one child aged 15 or younger. The room door must be open during the visit, and leaving the room is not allowed without the permission of a member of staff. The visitor and the prisoner are not allowed to have any writing implements with them during the visit, or to make notes or pass letters, other postal deliveries or written messages without staff permission. If a prisoner violates these conditions, the visit may be interrupted and/or the prisoner may be subject to a disciplinary punishment. Section 7.3. Unsupervised visits Prisoners must fill in a separate form to apply for an unsupervised visit. The application must be submitted to the ward's Senior Criminal Sanctions Official well in time before the intended visit. Unsupervised visits take place on weekends and on public holidays at 9:15-11:45 a.m., 12:00-2:30 p.m. or 2:45-5:15 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 8:00-10:30 a.m., 12:00-2:30 p.m. or 2:45-5:15 p.m. In some cases, visits may be arranged in the meeting room located in the training, rehabilitation and social work (KKS) corridor on Saturdays at 9:15-11:45 a.m. or 12:00-2:30 p.m, and on Sundays and public holidays at 9:15 11:45 a.m.. Prison staff may arrange the visit in the KKS corridor for another justified reason. All premises intended for unsupervised visits are non-smoking.

8 8 Unsupervised visits are primarily granted to prisoners who are not given permission for leave due to the length of their sentence. Failure to comply with the conditions of an unsupervised visit may result in a disciplinary punishment. Section 7.4. Father-child group meeting Prisoners have an opportunity to meet their own children or the verifiably cohabiting children of the prisoner's spouse. Permission for these meetings is granted on the same grounds as unsupervised visits. Prisoners must fill in a separate form to apply for a father-child group meeting. The application must be submitted to the prison pastor well in time before the intended visit. The father-child group meets at the prison sports hall once a month on Saturdays at 1:15 2:45 p.m. at a time to be announced separately. The permission for a father-child group meeting may be cancelled if the conditions for granting the visit are no longer met. Failure to comply with the conditions of a father-child group meeting may result in a disciplinary punishment. Section 7.5. Bringing items to a visit With the prison staff's permission, visitors may bring items for the prisoners. These are limited to no more than 5 magazines or newspapers, 5 books, and a small amount of other personal items. The type and quantity of items brought to prisoners should be appropriate considering the Jokela prison rules regarding the possession of property, and the limited amount of storage facilities. Magazines and newspapers must be handed over to prison staff at the office before the visit; other items brought for the prisoner must be handed over for staff inspection at the prison gate. In connection with visits but not during the actual visit, prisoners may give their personal items listed in the property inventory to the visitors. Prisoners are required to fill in a service form well in advance before the visit, requesting the inspection of their property and appropriate packaging for hand-over. Prisoners are not allowed to give any personal property, items, food or other material to visitors without staff permission. Failure to comply with this order may result in a disciplinary punishment. Section 7.6. Bringing items at other times Any property and items for prisoners should be brought to the prison gate on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. or delivered by post.

9 9 The type and quantity of items brought to prisoners should be appropriate considering the Jokela prison rules regarding the possession of property, and the limited amount of storage facilities. Section 8 USING THE TELEPHONE Telephones on the wards may be used daily at the times specified in the prison rules (section 12). The number of calls is limited by the number of telephones available and the time reserved for phone calls in the daily schedule. Each prisoner is provided with a personal telephone code. This code is intended for the prisoner's personal use and may not be given to anyone else. Prisoners are required to inform staff in advance of the numbers and people they wish to call by filling in a form reserved for this purpose. The numbers will be saved in the telephone system. A maximum of 20 numbers per prisoner are permitted. Prisoners who provide false information regarding the telephone numbers or the persons to be called, who give their personal code to someone else or use another prisoner's personal code, may be subject to a disciplinary punishment. Section 9 SENDING MAIL Prisoners are required to write their name in all correspondence sent to recipients other than supervisory authorities, unless they personally hand over such correspondence to prison staff. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed on a prisoner for placing a postal item in the ward's post box without writing their name on it, unless it is a letter addressed to the supervisory authorities. Similarly, a disciplinary punishment may be imposed on a prisoner for attempting to transport, or having another prisoner transport, a letter, postal item or message past the prison's mail inspection. Section 10 CLEANLINESS Cell furniture must be kept in the order specified in the furniture list, and all items must be stored in cabinets and other storage spaces. Items or furniture intended for shared use are not to be moved to cells without staff permission. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a disciplinary punishment.

10 10 Prisoners may affix pictures, posters and other objects on the mounting board provided in the room. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed on a prisoner for affixing such items anywhere else. 11 POSSESSION OF PROPERTY Section Items and substances not allowed in the possession of prisoners According to chapter 9, section 1(1) paragraph 1 of the Imprisonment Act (and chapter 5 of the Remand Imprisonment Act), prisoners are denied possession of items and substances that endanger personal safety. These include firearms, edged weapons, explosives, gas sprays, aerosol products and toxins; chemicals that may be used to manufacture explosives, such as hair dyes containing hydrogen peroxide or lithium batteries; sharp objects such as scissors with sharp tips, as well as hypodermic needles and syringes, unless provided by the prison's health care personnel. According to chapter 9 section 1(1) paragraph 1 of the Imprisonment Act and chapter 5 section 1(1) paragraph 2 of the Remand Imprisonment Act, prisoners are denied possession of items and substances especially suited for damaging or breaking property. According to chapter 9 section 1(1) paragraph 1 of the Imprisonment Act (and chapter 5 of the Remand Imprisonment Act), prisoners are denied possession of items and substances that cause a special detriment to the general order of the prison. Such objects or substances causing specific harm include: 1) Devices suited for saving information. Such devices include, e.g., computers, cameras, video cameras, MP3 players and some game consoles. Devices containing a hard disk and separate memory devices are prohibited. 2) Devices that enable electronic communications. Such devices include, e.g., mobile phones and accessories such as chargers, radiotelephones and some game consoles. Prohibited items also include objects used for establishing an electronic connection, such as SIM cards, USB modems as well as satellite dishes and individual antennae. Items used in conjunction with devices used for electronic communications are also prohibited. 3) Devices suited for listening and monitoring radio traffic of public authorities or other surveillance of activities of public authorities. Such items include, e.g., radiotelephones, motion sensors, radio traffic indicators and headphones operated by radio waves. Prohibited items also include binoculars and other optical devices suitable for surveillance.

11 11 4) Substances and items that represent a health, hygiene or fire risk. Such items include, e.g., tattooing and piercing instruments, animals and candles. 5) Objects that otherwise endanger the public order of the prison. Such items include replica guns, combat and escape devices, and objects equipped with the insignia of criminal organisations and groups. Conversion of given objects in prisoners' possession to make them better suited for acts of violence is prohibited. This means, for instance, sharpening an object such as a toothbrush suitable for use as a striking weapon, or making a handle on a pen. According to Chapter 9 (and chapter 5 of the Remand Imprisonment Act), section 1(1), paragraph 4 of the Imprisonment Act, prisoners are not allowed to have objects or substances in their possession that are used, or there is justified reason to suspect that they will be used to commit a crime. If any items or substances described above are found in the possession of a prisoner, that prisoner may be subject to a disciplinary punishment. Section Items and substances subject to inspection No items or substances are allowed in a prisoner's possession that cannot be inspected without unreasonable effort or without harming such items. Similarly, no burned CD discs, nutritional supplements, natural remedies or vitamins are allowed. Furthermore, no hygiene and cosmetic products, foods or tobacco products and supplies brought in from outside the prison are allowed in a prisoner's possession. All hygiene and cosmetics products, foods as well as tobacco products and supplies must be purchased from the commissary or otherwise via the prison. If prisoners take such products with them outside the prison while unsupervised by personnel of the Criminal Sanctions Agency, these will not be returned to prisoners when they return to prison. In terms of structure, any items in a prisoner's possession must be such that they are not conducive to use for concealing prohibited objects or substances. Giving a prisoner possession of an electrical device requires that the device has been granted type approval, its casing is intact and it has an identification number. The power for any electrical device that is not being used must be switched off. Any seals attached to an item upon inspection must not be removed or damaged. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed on a prisoner for removing or damaging seals. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed on a prisoner for attempting to transport goods into the prison by evading inspection.

12 12 Section Other factors affecting the possession of items and substances Prisoners may only have a reasonable number of utility articles in their possession. The number of utility items in a prisoner's possession must be such that the items can be stored in the space reserved for them in the cell. Prisoners will not be given items or substances if the prison has obtained equivalent items for use by prisoners. All cells are furnished, and prisoners are not allowed their own furniture, such as carpets or curtains. Insufficiency of the power supply does not provide grounds for limiting the number of electrical devices a prisoner may have, except in exceptional cases. Prisoners are allowed to be in possession of no more than 20 C and VHS cassettes, 20 CD and DVD records and console games, 20 books and 20 magazines at any one time. Regulations concerning possession do not apply to items or substances in a prisoner's possession before the entry into force of these rules. If a prisoner is transferred to another prison, the receiving prison will observe regulations on possession that were in effect at the time of the transfer. Section Ward-specific regulations on possession In their possession, prisoners in the holding cell ward are allowed to have a reasonable number of books, magazines, writing supplies, personal hygiene products, and tobacco products and foods purchased from the prison commissary. Section 12 PRISON WARDS Holding cell ward For prisoners awaiting ward placement, awaiting trial, being transferred, or serving a short-term sentence. Prisoners in a holding cell are allowed to have a reasonable number of personal hygiene supplies in their possession. No entertainment electronics or other electrical appliances are permitted. Prisoners are allowed to make phone calls at appropriate hours while staff are present.

13 13 Ward 1 For prisoners segregated at their own request or on the basis of the Coercive Measures Act, and prisoners segregated from other prisoners (section 18 (5) of the Imprisonment Act and section 13 (5) of the Remand Imprisonment Act). Prisoners segregated at their own request may use the telephone as indicated in the daily schedule during ward opening hours. Prisoners segregated on the basis of the Coercive Measures Act, or section 18 (5) of the Imprisonment Act or section 13 (5) of the Remand Imprisonment Act, are allowed to use the telephone on request at times reserved for this purpose in the ward's daily schedule. Ward 2 1) For prisoners not participating in any activities (yard side). Prisoners may use the telephone as indicated in the daily schedule during ward opening hours. 2) For prisoners participating in activities or awaiting activity assignment (track side). Prisoners may use the telephone as indicated in the daily schedule during ward opening hours. Isolation ward For prisoners in solitary confinement, prisoners segregated due to a public order violation, and prisoners subject to precautionary measures. Prisoner's personal hygiene supplies are kept in a storage room on the isolation ward. An opportunity to use the telephone may be arranged for the prisoner for necessary or special reasons. Ward 3 For prisoners participating in activities. Prisoners may use the telephone as follows: Weekdays Mon-Fri 07:00-07:25 a.m. Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m. MonThu 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fri 1:40-3:30 p.m. Weekends and public holidays Sat-Sun 08:00-09:30 a.m. Sat-Sun 2:00-3:30 p.m.

14 14 Ward 4 Commitment ward for prisoners participating in activities Prisoners may use the telephone as follows: WeekdaysWeekends and public holidays Mon-Fri 07:00-07:25 a.m. Sat-Sun 08:00-11:30 a.m. Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Sat-Sun 2:00-3:30 p.m. Mon Thu 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fri 1:40-3:30 p.m. Section 13 INTOXICANTS AND PHARMACEUTICALS Prisoners may not possess, use or manufacture alcohol, any other intoxicating substances, doping substances referred to in chapter 44 section 16 of the Criminal Code or any items intended for the use or handling of narcotic substances. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed on a prisoner for possession, use or preparation of the substances and objects referred to above. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed for manipulating or attempting to manipulate a test for intoxicants. Prisoners may not have pharmaceuticals in their possession without the permission of a physician or nurse of the prison healthcare services. A disciplinary punishment may be imposed for unauthorised possession of pharmaceuticals. These rules shall enter into force on 26 February Helsinki, 25 February 2016 Criminal Sanctions Region of Southern Finland Region Director Katri Järvinen Criminal Sanctions Region of Southern Finland Legal Counsel Heli Tamminen