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CORRECTIONS ACT 1986 - SECT 47C

All other letters and parcels may be opened and read

An officer within the meaning of Part 5 may open, inspect and read a letter or parcel sent to, or received by, a prisoner by or from any person who is not listed or referred to in section 47(1)(m) to determine whether or not the contents of the letter or parcel may jeopardise the safety and security of the prison, the safe custody and welfare of any prisoner or the safety of the community.

S. 47CA inserted by No. 35/2020 s. 49.



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