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Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999
71ERequirement to open particular correspondence in presence of governor or nominated officer
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#### 71E Requirement to open particular correspondence in presence of governor or nominated officer
71E Requirement to open particular correspondence in presence of governor or nominated officer
> The regulations may provide for—
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> > (a) the governor or a nominated officer to require an inmate to open the inmate’s correspondence in the governor’s or nominated officer’s presence, and
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> > (b) the way the correspondence may be dealt with if opened in the governor’s or nominated officer’s presence, including by confiscation or in accordance with directions.
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> **s 71E:** Ins 2025 No 6, Sch 1\[12\].