South Australian Consolidated Acts

POLICE ACT 1998 - SECT 61

61—Duties and powers of special constables

        (1)         A special constable—

            (a)         has any duties imposed by the Commissioner; and

            (b)         has, while holding appointment as a special constable, the same powers, responsibilities and immunities as a member of S.A. Police subject to any limitation imposed by the Commissioner.

        (2)         The Commissioner—

            (a)         may impose a limitation on the powers, responsibilities or immunities of a special constable by—

                  (i)         the instrument of appointment of the special constable; or

                  (ii)         by notice in writing to the special constable; and

            (b)         may vary or revoke such a limitation by notice in writing to the special constable.