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Corrections Act 1986
51Governor's action where charge laid
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51 Governor's action where charge laid
On receiving a copy of a charge for a prison offence the Governor may do any of the following—
S. 51(a) amended by No. 16/1991 s. 11(3).
(a) if satisfied that the prison offence should have been dealt with by the disciplinary officer, refer the matter back to the disciplinary officer to be dealt with under section 50(5);
(b) if the Governor believes that the Governor has an interest which would prejudice the fair hearing of the charge, refer the matter to another Governor for hearing;
(c) hear the charge;
S. 51(d) amended by No. 16/1991 s. 12(b).
(d) take steps to have the matter dealt with under the criminal law.