Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) A prisoner must submit to the taking, by an approved person, of a sample of cells by buccal swab when directed by the General Manager to do so.
(2) If the prisoner does not submit to the taking of the sample, a correctional officer may assist the approved person to take the sample.
(3) In providing the assistance, the correctional officer may use the force that is reasonably necessary.
Note for subsection (3)
Part 3.4 makes provision in relation to the use of force.
(4) In this section:
"approved person" means a person approved by the Commissioner to take samples for this section.