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Corrections Act 1997
15Exclusion of visitors for security reasons
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### 15 Exclusion of visitors for security reasons
> > (1) The Director, by order, may prohibit a person wishing to visit a prisoner or detainee from entering or remaining in the prison if the Director suspects on reasonable grounds that the person's entry into the prison or visit to the prisoner or detainee might endanger the good order or security of the prison or the safety of the prisoners or detainees.
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> > (2) The Director may order a person visiting the prison to leave the prison if the Director suspects on reasonable grounds that –
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> > > > (a) the person has contravened the regulations; or
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> > > > (b) the person has disobeyed an order of the Director given under this Division.
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> > (3) A person who disobeys an order under this section is guilty of an offence.
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> > Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.