Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Corrections Act 1986 - SECT 39

Exclusion of visitors for security reasons

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.