Prison user guide
This section sets out contractual information about all areas of prison operations covered by the PECS contract.
You can use the links below to view the main sections of the guide.
PECS expectations of prisons
PECS requires prisons to support our suppliers to serve the courts effectively. This section covers the timely admission and turnaround of vehicles, and how suppliers prioritise vehicles dependant on their destination.
Reception/discharge process
An end-to-end guide on booking prisoner moves, how and what information is transferred between our suppliers and prisons.
Release arrangements for MAPPA level 3 prisoners
A link to the section within this site providing guidance on MAPPA 3 releases.
Security
Provides relevant information on the required approach to managing prisoner security requirements, behaviour and risks.
Court process
Once a prisoner is at court, prisons will contribute to a number of processes depending on the outcome of the hearing. This section explains how documentation will be shared with the prison by HMCTS, and also how the prison can support a prisoner’s release.
Inter-prison transfers (IPTs)
This section explains how and the circumstances in which Inter-Prison Transfers can be booked, operational requirements impacting longer journeys, and how prisoner property should be managed.
Information technology
PECS suppliers use electronic devices to capture and transfer risk information. This section provides details on which devices are authorised, what they look like, and how they should be managed.