Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Corrections Act 1986 - SECT 9AC

Rights of access

9AC. Rights of access



(1) A contractor or sub-contractor must give the Chief Commissioner of Police
and any person authorised by the Chief Commissioner free and unfettered access
at all times together with any assistants and equipment that the Chief
Commissioner or the authorised person considers necessary-

   (a)  to any police gaol or any vehicle under the management or control of
        the contractor or sub-contractor (as the case requires); and

   (b)  to all persons detained or employed there; and

   (c)  to all documents in the possession of the contractor as a provider of
        services under this Act or under an agreement under section 9AA-

for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act or the regulations or
ensuring that the safe custody and welfare of persons detained in the police
gaol are maintained. Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2) An authorisation under subsection (1) must be in writing and may be
subject to any conditions and limitations that the Chief Commissioner thinks
fit.







Division 4-General provisions relating to agreements