Proof of identity
143 Proof of identity
(1) The General Manager of a custodial correctional facility may direct a person at, or wishing to enter, the facility (other than a prisoner) to do either or both of the following:
provide evidence of the person's identity;
submit to the use of an approved identification system.
(2) If the person fails to comply with the direction, the General Manager may refuse entry to the person or direct the person to leave the facility.
(3) The Commissioner may keep details, or a copy, of any thing (including a photograph or biometric material (as defined in section 194)) provided by, or taken from, a person for the purpose of this section.
Notes for section 143
1 This section applies to priority visitors and legal practitioners, but subject to sections 95(3) and 96(3).
2 A correctional officer may use the force that is reasonably necessary to prevent entry or remove a person from a facility (see section 146).
3 Entering a facility without authority, or failing to leave when directed to do so, may constitute an offence against section 179 or 180.
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