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Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999

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#### 253L Use of reasonable force 253L Use of reasonable force > In exercising a function under this Part, a correctional officer may use such force as is reasonably necessary to exercise the function. > > **ss 253K–253M:** Ins 2016 No 47, Sch 1 \[14\]

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