20Formal searches

20 Formal searches

(1)  In this section,

[Section 20 Subsection (1) amended by No. 52 of 2016, s. 9, Applied:01 Dec 2017] formal search means a search to detect the presence of drugs, weapons or metal articles.

(2)  A person who wishes to enter or remain in a prison as a visitor must, if asked by a correctional officer, submit to a formal search.

(3)  If, when asked, a person does not submit to a formal search, a correctional officer may prohibit the person from entering the prison or, if the person is in the prison, order the person to leave the prison immediately.

(4)  [Section 20 Subsection (4) inserted by No. 52 of 2016, s. 9, Applied:01 Dec 2017] In carrying out a formal search, a correctional officer may employ –

(a) such assistance as he or she believes on reasonable grounds to be necessary for the purpose; and

(b) such means as he or she believes on reasonable grounds to be necessary for the purpose including, but not limited to, scanning devices and detection devices.