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Corrections Act 1997
81Authority of warrant
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### 81 Authority of warrant
> A warrant issued under this Part authorises the police officer executing the warrant to –
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> > > (a) arrest the prisoner to whom it relates and return that prisoner to prison; and
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> > > (b) exercise the same powers as a police officer may exercise when arresting a person who the police officer believes on reasonable grounds has committed an offence.