5Definitions

5 Definitions

In these Regulations—

controlled article or substance means the following—

(a) currency;

(b) tools;

(c) pens and highlighters;

(d) needles and syringes;

(e) computer software and hardware, including computer peripherals;

(f) optical disk storage media;

(g) medication that is not prescribed by a prescribed class of persons referred to in regulation 7;

Reg. 5 def. of detained person inserted by S.R. No. 46/2019 reg. 5.

detained person has the same meaning as in section 104A of the Act;

explosive substance has the same meaning as in section 317(1) of the Crimes Act 1958;

high security, in relation to a prisoner, means classification of the prisoner as a very high risk to themselves, prison security, the community or to any other person;

independent prison visitor has the same meaning as in section 33 of the Act;

intensive parole period means the period fixed by the Board under regulation 115;

maximum security, in relation to a prisoner, means classification of the prisoner as a high risk to themselves, prison security, the community or to any other person;

medium security, in relation to a prisoner, means classification of the prisoner as a moderate risk to themselves, prison security, the community or to any other person;

minimum security, in relation to a prisoner, means classification of the prisoner as a low risk to themselves, prison security, the community or to any other person;

officer means an officer within the meaning of section 14 or 85 of the Act;

Reg. 5 def. of officer in charge inserted by S.R. No. 46/2019 reg. 5.

officer in charge has the same meaning as in section 104A of the Act;

parcel includes any contents contained in or associated with a parcel, whether or not the parcel is accompanied or associated with a letter;

prisoner trust account means the trust account established by the Commissioner to hold money on behalf of a prisoner;