Procedure if prisoner refuses or fails to attend the disciplinary hearing

In force

If the prisoner refuses or fails to attend the disciplinary hearing—

(a)

the charge must be read at the hearing, including—

(i)

the name of the informant; and

(ii)

details of the charge; and

(iii)

the relevant provisions of the Act or the Regulations allegedly contravened; and

(b)

a plea of not guilty must be recorded on behalf of the prisoner; and

(c)

the person conducting the case against the prisoner must—

(i)

present evidence that notice under section 53(1) of the Act was given to the prisoner; and

(ii)

present evidence to support the charge; and

(iii)

be given a reasonable opportunity to call relevant witnesses, including the informant.

Research tools for this sectionSubscription

The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.