55GFunctions and powers of escort officers in relation to persons surrendering to court

55G Functions and powers of escort officers in relation to persons surrendering to court (1) This section applies if an escort officer is directed by a court to supervise a person who— (a) has surrendered himself or herself into the custody of the court in answer to his or her bail; or (b) has been ordered by the court to be detained in custody on the court premises. (2) The escort officer, in relation to the supervision of the person, has the functions set out in sections 55C(1) and 55F, and may exercise the powers set out in sections 55C(2) and 55E. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), sections 55C, 55E and 55F apply as if— (a) any reference to a prisoner were a reference to the person being supervised; and (b) any reference to the Secretary were a reference to the court. (4) The court may direct the escort officer to exercise one or more of the powers set out in sections 55C(2) and 55E. (5) For the purposes of subsection (4), if the escort officer is directed by the court to exercise a power under section 55C(2), that section applies as if it did not require the escort officer to form a belief on reasonable grounds before exercising the power. S. 55H inserted by No. 45/2001 s. 15.