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Corrections Regulations 2019
97Taking of samples of drugs and alcohol
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97 Taking of samples of drugs and alcohol
(1) A prison officer or an escort officer may take for analysis a sample of a substance that the officer believes on reasonable grounds to be a drug of dependence or alcohol if—
(a) the substance is found in the possession of a prisoner; and
(b) the substance was not lawfully issued to the prisoner or otherwise approved by the Governor.
(2) A prison officer or an escort officer who takes a sample of a substance under subregulation (1) must advise the Governor as soon as possible.
(3) The Governor must ensure that—
(a) a sample of a substance taken under subregulation (1) is sealed in a container;
and
(b) if reasonably practicable, the container is labelled in the presence of the prisoner in whose possession the substance was found; and
(c) the container is labelled with the following details—
(i) the name of the prisoner in whose possession the substance was found;
(ii) the type and quantity of sample;
(iii) the name and signature of the officer who took the sample;
(iv) the time and date the sample was taken.
(4) The Governor must ensure that a sample of a substance taken under subregulation (1) is tested by an analyst in accordance with regulation 98.