CORRECTIONS ACT 1986 - SECT 39 Exclusion of visitors for security reasons
CORRECTIONS ACT 1986 - SECT 39
Exclusion of visitors for security reasons(1) The Governor of a prison may by order prohibit a relative or friend wishing to visit a prisoner under sections 37 or 38 from entering or remaining in the prison if the Governor believes on reasonable grounds that the person's entry into the prison or visit to the prisoner might endanger the good order or security of the prison or the safety of the prisoners.
(2) The Governor of a prison may order a person visiting the prison under sections 37 or 38 to leave the prison if the Governor believes on reasonable grounds that—
(a) the person has committed an offence under section 32; or
(b) the person has contravened the regulations; or
(c) the person has disobeyed an order of the Governor given under this Division.
(3) A person who disobeys an order under this section is guilty of an offence.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
(4) If a visitor disobeys an order to leave a prison under this section a prison officer may, if necessary, use reasonable force to compel the visitor to leave the prison.
(5) A prison officer who uses force to compel a visitor to leave a prison must as soon as possible report the fact to the Governor.
(6) A prison officer is not liable for injury or damage caused by the use of force in accordance with this section.