Actions after completion of an unclothed search
586 Actions after completion of an unclothed search
As soon as reasonably practicable after the completion of an unclothed search of a child held in custody in a police gaol, a police gaol officer—
if the child consents, must make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the child is examined by a health practitioner and receives the medical attention and mental health care the child requires; and
if the child consents, must notify a parent of the child that the unclothed search has taken place; and
in the case of an Aboriginal child, must ensure that, if the child consents, the child is seen by—
a support person or support provider, including an Aboriginal organisation or a member of the child's Aboriginal community as requested by the child; or
a support person or support provider that the officer in charge of the police gaol considers appropriate; and
in any case, must offer the child the opportunity to contact or be seen by a support person, support provider or member of the child's family.
A health practitioner who carries out an examination under subsection (1)(a) must record any clinical observations made during the examination.
Despite subsection (1)(b), a police gaol officer is not required to notify a parent of the child if—
the notification would not be appropriate in the circumstances; or
Example
There is a history of family violence and the notification jeopardises the safety of any person.
it is not reasonably possible to notify the parent.
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