Chapter V: Discipline and security in prisons

In accordance with the provisions of article D. 221-5 of the Penitentiary Code, the judicial authority shall be informed, with a view to the possible application of the penalties provided for in article 434-35 of the Penal Code, of the discovery of any sums, correspondence or objects found in the possession of detainees or their visitors which may have been sent or delivered contrary to the provisions of the same…

In accordance with the provisions of Article 40 of this code and the article D. 214-27 of the Penitentiary Code, the public prosecutor is informed directly and without delay by the head of the establishment of the commission of a crime or offence in a penitentiary establishment.

In accordance with the dispositions de l’article D. 214-28 du code pénitentiaire, en cas de décès d’une personne détenue, le chef de l’établissement donne les avis prévus à l’article D. 214-26 of the same code. If there has been suicide or violent death, or if the cause of death is unknown or suspect, the provisions of article 74 shall apply.

In accordance with the dispositions de l’article D. 214-29 du code pénitentiaire, toute évasion fait l’objet d’une information immédiate par le chef de l’établissement aux autorités mentionnées à l’article D. 214-26 of the same code. Any attempted escape must also be brought to the attention of these authorities without delay.