Corrective Services Act 2006

A corrective services officer may use force, other than lethal force, that is reasonably necessary to—

compel compliance with an order given or applying to a prisoner; orExample—A corrective services officer may use force that is reasonably necessary to compel a prisoner to submit to a search ordered by the chief executive under section 36 that applies to the prisoner.

restrain a prisoner who is attempting or preparing to commit an offence against an Act or a breach of discipline; or

restrain a prisoner who is committing an offence against an Act or a breach of discipline; or

compel any person who has been lawfully ordered to leave a corrective services facility, and who refuses to do so, to leave the facility; or

restrain a prisoner who is—

attempting or preparing to self harm; or

self harming.

The corrective services officer may use the force only if the officer—

reasonably believes the act or omission permitting the use of force can not be stopped in another way; and

gives a clear warning of the intention to use force if the act or omission does not stop; and

gives sufficient time for the warning to be observed; and

attempts to use the force in a way that is unlikely to cause death or grievous bodily harm.

However, the corrective services officer need not comply with subsection (2)(b) or (c) if doing so would create a risk of injury to—

the officer; or

someone other than the person who is committing the act or omission; or

a prisoner who is—

attempting or preparing to self harm; or

self harming.

The use of force may involve the use of only the following—

a gas gun;

a chemical agent;

riot control equipment;

a restraining device;

a corrective services dog under the control of a corrective services officer.