98DStrip search of prisoner for purpose of detecting unauthorised item

1. An officer may conduct a strip search of a prisoner if the officer—

2. has reasonable grounds for believing that the prisoner has in their possession an unauthorised item; and
3. has obtained the manager’s approval for the conduct of a strip search.

4. The power to conduct a strip search of a prisoner under subsection (1) may only be exercised—

5. for the purpose of detecting any unauthorised item; and
6. if a strip search is necessary in the circumstances for the purpose of detecting an unauthorised item.

7. Despite subsection (1)(b), it is not necessary to obtain the approval of a prison manager for the conduct of a strip search if the delay involved in obtaining the approval would endanger the health or safety of any person or prejudice the maintenance of security at the prison.