8. SCOPE NOTES
Entry:
Codes or terms from Micro-thesaurus 29: Types of Detention.
Examples:
05 or Held and charged with a specific crime against persons or property
3113 Detention Conditions
Definition:
A description of prison conditions.
Guidelines:
Briefly summarise the prison conditions at the time of the Act. Provide information on
sanitation, recreation facilities, segregation practices, provision of reading materials,
conditions for juveniles etc. Relevant legislation can be noted in fields 2154 National
Legislation, and 2155 International Instruments.
Entry:
Free text.
Examples:
The prison was built at the beginning of the 20th century, and only minor renovations have
been made. Recreation facilities are minimal. Most cells contain 3 to 4 inmates, and there are
isolation cells for inmates who committed any kind of violence. The inmates are allowed to be
in the courtyard for two hours every day.
3114 Whereabouts and Outside Contact during Detention
Definition:
An indication as to with whom the victim has been allowed to communicate and the frequency
of communication during the arrest or detention.
Guidelines:
Use codes from Micro-thesaurus 30: Whereabouts and Outside Contact during Detention.
Clarifying notes can be used to indicate frequency and length of contact. Indicate the manner
of contact (phone, in person, letter, intermediary, etc.) and any repercussions.
Indicate relevant time periods and periods in isolation. Indicate if family was notified
concerning the whereabouts of the arrested person.
Use the Person Format to indicate type of contact, plus the addresses, phone numbers or
additional information about contacts. Ensure that there is consistency between the entry in this
field and the field 903 Name in the Person Format. This is a repeatable field.
Entry:
Codes or terms from Micro-thesaurus 30: Whereabouts and Outside Contact during Detention.
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