Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Coercive powers - Alcohol and drugs

126: Prisoner must be informed of result of procedure

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"Prisoners get to know the test results in writing, promptly, after agreeing to a test."

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If you are a prisoner and you agree to a test under section 124, the prison manager must tell you the result. They must tell you promptly and in writing. The prison manager gets the result from the test you had, which is explained in more detail in section 124.

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Coercive powers: Alcohol and drugs

126Prisoner must be informed of result of procedure

  1. If, under section 124, a prisoner submits to a prescribed procedure, the prison manager must ensure that the prisoner is informed, promptly and in writing, of the result of the procedure.

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  • 1954 No 51 s 36BC