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Corrections Act 1997
19Director may refuse or terminate visits for security reasons
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### 19 Director may refuse or terminate visits for security reasons
> > (1) If the Director believes on reasonable grounds that the security of a prison or the safety of a visitor at a prison is threatened, the Director may –
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> > > > (a) by order prohibit a person from entering the prison as a visitor; or
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> > > > (b) order the visitor to leave the prison immediately.
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> > (2) A person who disobeys a Director's order under this section is guilty of an offence.
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> > Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.