Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered ActsA correctional officer may direct a visitor at a custodial correctional facility to leave the facility if the correctional officer considers it appropriate to do so.
Examples for section 100
Examples of grounds on which it may be appropriate to direct a person to leave a facility include the following:
(a) the purpose for which the person was permitted to enter the facility has been achieved;
(b) the person has failed to comply with a reasonable direction of the General Manager or a correctional officer;
(c) the person has contravened this Act;
(d) the visit is threatening the security and good order of the facility or a prisoner.
Notes for section 100
1 A correctional officer may use the force that is reasonable necessary to remove a person who has been directed to leave (see section 101 ).
2 Failing to leave a custodial correctional facility when directed to do so may constitute an offence against section 180 .