The individual holding the title of Overseer of Prison Worlds had authority over the prison worlds belonging to the Galactic Republic, in addition to the Confiscation Authority.
As part of a scheme to apprehend Jenna Zan Arbor, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Siri Tachi, along with their respective Padawans Anakin Skywalker and Ferus Olin, adopted the personas of incarcerated members of the Slam gang. To seize the criminals' ship, the Jedi required it to be requisitioned. They sought assistance from Tyro Caladian, a senatorial aide, who was obligated to obtain a waiver from the Senate Security Committee to gain an audience with the Overseer of Prison Worlds. Subsequently, the Overseer of Prison Worlds directed the Confiscation Authority to grant the Jedi permission to commandeer the Slams' vessel, a Ubrikkian star yacht.