# The Service Custody and Service of Relevant Sentences Rules 2009, Article 37: Escapes

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Any member of staff of a service custody premises who discovers that a detainee serving a sentence of service detention has escaped shall promptly report the fact to the commandant.
(2) The commandant shall promptly inform the following bodies or persons—
(a) the Chief Officer of Police in the area in which the service custody premises is situated;
(b) the nearest unit of service police;
(c) the local commander;
(d) an inspector of service custody premises.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1096/article/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/service-custody-and-service-of-relevant-sentences-rules-2009/article-37
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