30Inquiry and report by official visitor

30 Inquiry and report by official visitor (1) An official visitor for a custodial correctional facility must visit the facility as necessary for the purposes of section 29. (2) When visiting the facility, the official visitor must inquire into the treatment, behaviour and conditions of the prisoners at the facility. (3) As soon as practicable after the visit, the official visitor must report to the Minister on the matters mentioned in subsection (2).

Correctional Services Act 2014 19 (4) However, if directed by the Minister to report to the Commissioner on a specific matter, the official visitor must report: (a) to the Commissioner on that matter; and (b) to the Minister on all other matters. (5) A report under subsection (3) or (4) must be in writing.