Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2008 (NO. 19 OF 2008) - SECT 200

    (1)     This section applies in relation to an electronic communication with a young detainee, other than a protected electronic communication.

    (2)     The chief executive may do either or both of the following in relation to the communication:

        (a)     monitor the communication;

        (b)     record the communication.

    (3)     The chief executive must tell the parties to the communication that the communication might be monitored and recorded.

    (4)     If the communication reveals information about the commission of an offence, the chief executive must give the information to the chief police officer.

    (5)     In this section:

"electronic communication" means communication by—

        (a)     telephone, email or fax; or

        (b)     any other electronic means.

"protected electronic communication" means an electronic communication between a young detainee and any of the following:

        (a)     a lawyer representing the young detainee;

        (b)     an official visitor;

        (c)     a commissioner exercising functions under the Human Rights Commission Act 2005 ;

        (d)     the public advocate;

        (e)     the ombudsman;

        (f)     a person prescribed by regulation.