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Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987
37CUnlawful entry into detention centre or communication with detainee
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#### 37C Unlawful entry into detention centre or communication with detainee
37C Unlawful entry into detention centre or communication with detainee
> A person who, without lawful authority—
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> > (a) enters or attempts to enter any detention centre, or
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> > (b) communicates or attempts to communicate with any detainee,
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> is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both.
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> **s 37C:** Ins 1988 No 40, Sch 1 (17). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1.