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Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Coercive powers - Use of force and restraints, and related matters

88: Reporting on use of force, weapons, and mechanical restraints

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"Telling authorities when force or restraints are used"

When you use force, less-lethal weapons, or mechanical restraints, you must record what happened. You have to write down the details of what occurred. You must also give a written notice to the chief executive and other people specified in the regulations.

You can find more information about the rules for reporting the use of force, less-lethal weapons, and mechanical restraints in the regulations made under the Corrections Act 2004. The Corrections Act 2004 has rules about how to report these incidents. These rules were amended by the Corrections Amendment Act 2024 on 1 October 2024.

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Coercive powers: Use of force and restraints, and related matters

88Reporting on use of force, weapons, and mechanical restraints

  1. Particulars of the use of force, less-lethal weapons, and mechanical restraints must, wherever required by regulations made under this Act,—

  2. be recorded; and
    1. be given by notice in writing to the chief executive and to any other person or persons specified in those regulations.

      Notes
      • Section 88: amended, on , by section 21 of the Corrections Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 41).