Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) A probation and parole officer may direct a non-custodial offender to submit to a prescribed alcohol/drug test.
(2) If the offender does not submit to the test as required under section 195 (2):
(a) the prescribed sampler may take the required sample without the offender's consent; and
(b) a correctional officer or police officer may assist to enable the test to be conducted, including by doing either or both of the following:
(i) taking the offender to a place where the required sample can be taken;
(ii) assisting a prescribed sampler to obtain the required sample.
(3) In providing the assistance, the officer may use the force that is reasonably necessary.
Notes for section 172
1 Part 3.4 makes provision in relation to the use of force by a correctional officer.
2 Section 195 makes provisions for the carrying out of prescribed alcohol/drug tests.