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Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999
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253K Use of dogs
253K Use of dogs
(1) A correctional officer is authorised to use a dog to conduct any search under section 253I.
(2) A correctional officer using a dog to conduct such a search is to take all reasonable precautions to prevent the dog touching a person.
(3) A correctional officer is required to keep a dog under control when the officer is using the dog to conduct such a search.
ss 253K–253M: Ins 2016 No 47, Sch 1 [14]