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Corrections Management Act 2007
168Presiding officer’s powers—breach admitted by accused
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168 Presiding officer’s powers—breach admitted by accused
(1) This section applies if the accused elects under section 167 to have a
disciplinary charge dealt with under this division.
(2) A presiding officer may, without further investigation or inquiry,
counsel the accused and take disciplinary action against the accused
in accordance with division 10.3.5 (Disciplinary action).
(3) However, the only disciplinary action the presiding officer may take
under this section is the disciplinary action stated as the appropriate
action in the charge notice.
(4) The presiding officer must give the accused written notice of a
decision made under this section.