section 20
Use of Technology in Prison Administration
The Andhra Pradesh Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026Criminal202683 sections25 chapters
Chapter VI USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN PRISON ADMINSITRATION
Statutory text
- (1) The State shall ensure integration and embedding of appropriate technology for the effective management and superintendence of prisons and for the safety and security of prisons and the prisoners, which may include biometrics, CCTV system, scanning and detection devices, Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID), Video conference facilities, video calling facility to the prisoners etc. in every prison for prisoners to attend Court hearing/trials and to provide for seamless biometric access control system for movement of prisoners.
- (2) The State shall computerize the entire prison administration and integrate the data base with the Interoperable Criminal Justice System. The state shall also develop suitable interfaces for seamless sharing of information and facilitate the Prison & Prisoner Management System.
- (3) The State may use advanced cellular jamming and cellular detection solutions in the Jails to prohibit unauthorized use of cell phones by the prisoners. Latest technological interventions shall be used to detect and prohibit use of cell phones and other electronic devices in prisons and its use by prisoners.
- (4) The State may use electronic monitoring technology on prisoners under temporary release/leave from prison, by making use of prisoner tracking devices.
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