25KRegister of searches

25K Register of searches

[Section 25K of Part 3 Inserted by No. 14 of 2022, s. 6, Applied:01 Dec 2022]

(1)  In this section –

relevant information, in relation to a search, means –

(a) the information prescribed for the purposes of this section; and

(b) details as to the degree of intrusiveness of the search, as determined under section 25G ; and

(c) details of reportable force, within the meaning of section 25J , used in the conduct of the search.

(2)  The Secretary, Director or Commissioner of Police must establish and maintain a register (a search register) in relation to each custodial facility for which the Secretary, Director or Commissioner of Police, respectively, is responsible.

(3)  The search register in relation to a custodial facility must contain the relevant information in relation to each search of a youth that is conducted in the custodial facility.

(4)  The Secretary, Director or Commissioner of Police must ensure that a register that the Secretary, Director or the Commissioner of Police, respectively, is required under this section to establish and maintain is available for inspection by any of the following persons:

(a) the Custodial Inspector;

(b) the Ombudsman;

(c) a person approved by the person in charge of the custodial facility;

(d) a prescribed person or body.