31Cooperation between relevant agencies in relation to dangerous offenders

31 Cooperation between relevant agencies in relation to dangerous offenders

(1)  In this section –

dangerous offender functions and powers, in relation to a relevant agency, means the functions and powers of the agency that relate to, or are relevant to –

(a) risk assessments for the purposes of this Part; and

(b) the management of relevant offenders.

(2)  Each relevant agency, in the performance and exercise of the dangerous offender functions and powers of the agency, has a duty to cooperate with other relevant agencies.

(3)  The duty to cooperate with other relevant agencies includes the following duties:

(a) the duty to disclose to a relevant agency information that is likely to be of assistance to that agency in the performance and exercise of that agency’s dangerous offender functions and powers;

(b) the duty to provide reasonable assistance and support to a relevant agency in connection with the performance and exercise by that agency of that agency’s dangerous offender functions and powers;

(c) the duty to cooperate in relation to the performance and exercise of the functions and powers of the risk assessment committee under this Part.

(4)  Cooperation between relevant agencies in the performance and exercise of dangerous offender functions and powers may include, but is not limited to including, any of the following:

(a) the development of management plans, for relevant offenders, that involve multiple relevant agencies;

(b) providing assistance and support to relevant offenders through joint programs.