Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Establishment and operation of prisons - Prisoners at risk of self-harm

61H: Designation of at-risk cell

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"Prison managers can choose a special cell to keep prisoners safe, with rules to make sure it's a safe place."

The prison manager can choose a cell to be an at-risk cell. You need to know that this choice must be written down. The prison manager can change their mind about the cell at any time.

The at-risk cell must have certain things in it to keep the prisoner safe. These things are decided by rules made under the Corrections Act 2004. The cell must also meet certain standards.

The rules about at-risk cells are part of the Corrections Act 2004, which was updated by the Corrections Amendment Act 2019.

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Part 2Corrections system
Establishment and operation of prisons: Prisoners at risk of self-harm

61HDesignation of at-risk cell

The prison manager may designate a cell as an at-risk cell.
The designation must be in writing and may be revoked at any time.
An at-risk cell must have items and features, including items and features necessary for the safety of the prisoner, prescribed by regulations made under this Act and must meet prescribed standards.

Notes

Section 61H: inserted, on 28 April 2020, by section 12 of the Corrections Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 57).