Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Corrections Act 1986 - SECT 22

Reports to Governor

22. Reports to Governor



(1) An officer must report immediately to the Governor anything which might
reasonably be thought to jeopardize the security of the prison or the welfare
of the prisoners.

(2) An officer must report immediately to the Governor-

   (a)  the escape or suspected escape of a prisoner in the officer's charge;
        and

   (b)  the escape or suspected escape of a prisoner from the prison where the
        officer is working if the escape or suspected escape comes to the
        officer's notice.