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Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Complaints, investigations, and inspections

154: Assistance to make complaints

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"Getting help to make a complaint when you're under supervision"

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If you are under control or supervision, the chief executive must make sure you can get help to make a complaint. You can get help to make a complaint or to check information about your complaint that is written down. The chief executive must also make sure you get help if you have trouble talking or writing, so you can fill out any necessary documents and prepare or present your case. This help is so you can complete the documents and prepare or present your case properly.

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"People in trouble with the law can ask an inspector for help with a complaint."

Part 2Corrections system
Complaints, investigations, and inspections

154Assistance to make complaints

  1. The chief executive must ensure that a person under control or supervision is given the opportunity to—

  2. obtain assistance to enable the person to make a complaint; or
    1. verify any information recorded on a form or other document outlining a complaint.

      1. The chief executive must ensure that any person who is under control or supervision who has difficulties with verbal or written communication is provided with assistance—

      2. to complete any required documents; and
        1. to prepare or present his or her case.

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          • SR 2000/81 r 180