Singapore legislation

Regulation 4

of Prisons (Lock-ups in Specified Court Houses) Regulations 2011

Regulation 4

General charge and administration of lock-ups

Amended byS 313/2026 wef 01/06/2026S 313/2026 wef 01/06/2026

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 313/2026 wef 01/06/2026

The general charge and administration of court house lock-ups, and the control of officers in charge of or attached to a court house lock-up, shall be vested in the Commissioner.

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 313/2026 wef 01/06/2026

The Commissioner shall appoint by office a prison officer not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent to be the officer-in-charge of each court house lock-up.

Subregulation 3

The officer-in-charge shall ensure that all laws, regulations and orders relating to the court house lock-up, lock-up prisoners, authorised officers and other staff are strictly adhered to and all records are properly maintained.