In terms of the Correctional Services legislation the JICS is an independent office under the control of the Inspecting Judge, and aimed at facilitating the inspection of prisons in order to report on the treatment of prisoners as well as prison conditions. Section 91 of the Correctional Services Act (CSA) of 1998 states that the DCS is responsible for the JICS expenses. Although the 2008/09 Annual Report was silent in terms of the correctional services-related aspects of that year's SONA, it covered the JICS' activities for the reporting period quite extensively.