Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Coercive powers - Searching of prisoners and other persons

91: Definition of scanner search for purposes of Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014

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When you are talking about the Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014, a scanner search means using an electronic device to check if someone has any unauthorised items on them while they are still fully clothed. This kind of search is used to identify things that the person should not have. You can read more about the Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014 to learn about the rules around scanner searches.

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Part 2Corrections system
Coercive powers: Searching of prisoners and other persons

91Definition of scanner search for purposes of Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014

  1. For the purposes of the Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014, a scanner search means a search of a person while he or she is fully clothed using an electronic device designed to identify the presence of unauthorised items.

Notes
  • Section 91 heading: amended, on , by section 18(1) of the Corrections Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 57).
  • Section 91: amended, on , by section 18(2) of the Corrections Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 57).