The Jailer shall not be absent from the prison for a night without permission in writing from the Superintendent but, if absent without leave for a night from unavoidable necessity, he shall immediately report the fact and the cause of it to the Superintendent.
Section 19: Jailer to be present at night.
The Prisons Act, 1894Central Act · Act 9 of 1894
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Prisons Act, 1894 |
|---|---|
| Section | 19 |
| Marginal note | Jailer to be present at night. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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