Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Corrections Act 1986 - SECT 19

Officers subject to certain directions

19. Officers subject to certain directions



(1) A prison officer is subject to the directions of the Governor of the
prison to which the prison officer is assigned.

(2) The Governor of a prison may give to officers within the meaning of
paragraph (f) of the definition of officer in section 14 who are working at
the prison or with prisoners such directions as the Governor considers
necessary for the security of the prison.

(3) The Governor may give to other officers working at the prison or with
prisoners such directions as the Governor considers necessary for the
management good order or security of the prison or the prisoners.