The objective of these Regulations is to identify certain officials and processes to facilitate applications and certifications under the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983.

2Authorising provision

These Regulations are made under section 35 of the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983.

3Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 3 May 2024.

4Revocation

The Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Regulations 2014^[1] are revoked.

5Necessary consents

For the purposes of section 13(2) of the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983, the Secretary to the Department of Justice and Community Safety is a prescribed officer.

6Certification of copy documents

For the purposes of section 26(2) of the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983, a copy of an order or other document is certified in the prescribed manner if it is certified according to the requirements of Part 5 of the Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018.

7Revocation of an order of transfer on escape from custody

For the purposes of section 34 of the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983, the holder of a prescribed office or position is the following—

(a)

the Minister;

(b)

the Secretary to the Department of Justice and Community Safety;

(c)

the Attorney-General;

(d)

the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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reg 1Objective reg 2Authorising provision reg 3Commencement reg 4Revocation reg 5Necessary consents reg 6Certification of copy documents reg 7Revocation of an order of transfer on escape from custody