Alcohol and drug testing of persons at facility
145 Alcohol and drug testing of persons at facility
The General Manager of a custodial correctional facility may direct a person at, or wishing to enter, the facility (other than a prisoner) to submit to a prescribed alcohol/drug test.
If a person fails to submit to the test, or the test reveals the presence of alcohol or a drug, the General Manager may refuse entry to the person or direct the person to leave the facility.
Notes for section 145
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.
4 Section 195 makes provisions for the carrying out of prescribed alcohol/drug tests.
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