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—
(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
(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.
s 71E: Ins 2025 No 6, Sch 1[12].