CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 114 Strip searches—presence of corrections officers

CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 114

    (1)     A strip search of a detainee must be done—

        (a)     by a corrections officer of the same sex as the detainee; and

        (b)     in the presence of 1 or more other corrections officers each of whom must be of the same sex as the detainee.

    (2)     However, the number of corrections officers present during the search must be no more than necessary and reasonable to ensure the search is carried out as safely and effectively as possible.

    (3)     The corrections officer conducting the search may direct another corrections officer present to provide assistance that the conducting officer believes, on reasonable grounds, is necessary and reasonable for the search.

    (4)     A corrections officer may give directions to the detainee for the conduct of the search in accordance with this section.

Examples

directions that the detainee raise 1 or both arms, raise any long hair or turn in a particular direction