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Section 37

The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026State Act of Punjab · Act 9 of 2026

(1) All visitors to prisoners shall be searched in such manner, as may be prescribed.

(2) In case any visitor refuses to get searched, the visitor shall be denied admission to the prison and such decision shall be entered into record.

(3) Appropriate provisions for search of visitors who are women, transgender or persons with disabilities shall be such, as may be prescribed.

(4) All prison officers and staff shall be searched upon each entry to the prison and each exit from the prison.

CHAPTER-XII DISCIPLINE IN PRISONS

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ActThe Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026
Section37
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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