Prisons Act, 1894 · Chapter III: Duties of Officers · Jailer
Section 19: Jailer to be present at night
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.
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