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Corrections Act 1997
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### 17 Visits by police
> > (1) A police officer may enter a prison and visit a prisoner or detainee in accordance with procedures determined by the Director.
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> > (2) A prisoner or detainee may refuse a visit from a police officer under this section.
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> > (3) A prisoner or detainee is not required to answer questions asked by a police officer during a visit under this section.
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> > (4) A prisoner or detainee may request a correctional officer or any other person appointed or employed for the purposes of this Act to be present at, or to observe but not hear, any part of an interview between the prisoner or detainee and a police officer visiting the prison.
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> > (5) If a police officer proposes to visit a prisoner or detainee who is in a prison, the Director is to ensure that the prisoner or detainee is advised of his or her rights under this section.