Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999
233AGovernor’s directions
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233A Governor’s directions
233A Governor’s directions
(1) The governor of a correctional centre may give a direction, not inconsistent with the Commissioner’s instructions issued under section 235B, with respect to the administration of this Act in relation to the centre and must ensure a record is kept of the direction.
(2) A correctional officer must, while employed within a correctional centre, comply with directions given by the governor of the centre, whether or not the directions are given under this section.
(3) A departmental officer must, while on the premises of a correctional centre, comply with directions given by the governor of the centre, whether or not the directions are given under this section.
s 233A: Ins 2025 No 6, Sch 1[68].