A:

New inmates are processed as follows upon arrival: 

1.Required documents for admission to a prison (detention center, institution or school),such as escort warrant, execution instruction, detention letter or referral letter, and new  inmate’s identification paper are examined to make sure they are correct.   

2.The body, clothing and personal items of the new inmate are elaborately searched (female inmates will be searched by female correctional officers). If necessary, urine sample may be taken and technical equipment may be used to aid the examination.  Except for permissible personal items that may be kept by inmates inside the facility,  other items such as money, valuable items and restricted or banned items shall be  placed under the custody of the correctional facility or retrieved by inmate’s relatives. 

3.Physical examination will be conducted to understand inmate’s health conditions (any disease or injury). 

4.Inmate is informed of the rules and assigned to his or her ward after filling out necessary admission documents.