14Requests relating to screening etc.

14 Requests relating to screening etc.

(1) A security officer may request a person who is seeking to enter, or is on, court premises to undergo a screening procedure. (2) A security officer or an authorised court officer may request a person who is seeking to enter, or is on, court premises to do any of the following: (a) remove his or her overcoat, coat or jacket and any gloves, shoes or hat; (b) remove items from his or her pockets; (c) produce an item in the person’s possession for inspection; (d) if a security officer or an authorised court officer reasonably believes that an item in the person’s possession may be a dangerous item—answer reasonable questions about the item.

Note: Divisions 3 and 4 deal with the powers of security officers and authorised court officers if the person does not comply with the request.