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Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Coercive powers - Opening and reading of mail and withholding of correspondence

103A: Interpretation

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"What special words mean in this law"

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When you read this part of the law, some words have special meanings. The term "authorised person" refers to a prison manager or a staff member who has been given written permission by the manager. This permission allows the staff member to read correspondence for a specific purpose, which is explained in section 107, and also applies to sections 104 to 110A.

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Part 2Corrections system
Coercive powers: Opening and reading of mail and withholding of correspondence

103AInterpretation

  1. In this section and in sections 104 to 110A, unless the context otherwise requires, authorised person means—

  2. a prison manager; or
    1. a staff member authorised by the manager, in writing, to read correspondence for the purpose of section 107.

      Notes
      • Section 103A: replaced, on , by section 24 of the Corrections Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 5).