What other instruction is furnished? In reading and writing one hour each evening. What is prohibited? The use of intoxicating liquor by prisoners or officers. Not over five years' imprisonment in the state prison. A record is kept, and for each month of good conduct a deduction is made. Who pays for the support of prisoners ? The county, and it receives the profits of their labor. The county commissioners. They must visit and inspect the prisons twice a year. Who else inspects the prisons? Three commissioners of prisons, appointed by the gov ernor. To whom are returns made by the officers of prisons? To the commissioners and the board of state charities. i CHAPTER CLXXIX. OF THE STATE PRISON. Where is it situated? At Charlestown. How often must the governor and council inspect it? What are the officers ? Three inspectors, warden, deputy warden, physician, clerk, turnkeys, and watchmen. What are the duties of the inspectors? To establish rules, visit the prison each week, exam ine the books, approve bills, report violations of law, and make an annual report. What are the duties of the warden and deputy warden? They must reside in the prison. The warden shall have the custody, charge, and government of the prisoners and the prison property and make and settle annual ac counts. Who makes contracts on account of the prison? The warden, in writing, approved by the inspectors. Are convicts allowed to communicate with each other? Can they see their friends? Under such regulations as the warden makes, and in his presence. Is communication allowed between them and their friends? Only through the warden. What must visitors to the prison have? A permit from an inspector. What are the regulations about moral instruction and good conduct? The same as in case of jails. What is the punishment for an escape or assault on an officer? Not over ten years' imprisonment, one year solitary. For assisting such escape? The same punishment. If an officer, twenty years. What else is punished? Any unlawful indulgence, or conveying any article to a prisoner. What is done for discharged convicts? They are furnished with decent clothing, and if their conduct has been good, five dollars in money. What are the duties of the agent for discharged convicts? To furnish them with clothing, board, and tools, and procure employment for them. What other prison is there? A reformatory prison for women, organized and gov erned in substantially the same way. CHAPTER CLXXX. OF THE TRANSFER OF LUNATICS, AND DISCHARGE OF POOR CONVICTS. If a prisoner becomes insane, what is done with him? After examination, a judge of the superior court may order his removal to the insane asylum. If he recovers, what is done with him? Ile is recommitted to prison for the rest of his term. If a convict is unable to pay his fine and costs and is detained for that reason alone, how long is he detained? If the amount is under ten dollars, thirty days; twenty dollars, forty days; if above twenty dollars and he is unable to pay, he may be discharged by two justices of the peace or a police court. PART V. OF THE GENERAL STATUTES. CHAPTER CLXXXI. OF THE GENERAL STATUTES AND THEIR EFFECT. WHEN did they take effect? From May 31, 1860. How are they to be construed? As a continuation of former laws and not a new enactment. When acts are repealed by them, are any former acts revived? They are not. |