Victorian Current Acts

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 - SECT 488AA

    (1)     This section applies if an officer takes any of the following actions at a remand centre, youth justice centre or youth residential facility in relation to a detainee—

        (a)     uses physical force;

        (b)     places the detainee in isolation in accordance with section 488(7).

    (2)     As soon as possible after taking the action, the officer must report the taking of the action to the Officer in Charge of the remand centre, youth residential centre or youth justice centre in which the detainee is detained or to or from which the detainee is being transported.

    (3)     As soon as possible after receiving a report under subsection (2), the Officer in Charge must report the taking of the action by the officer to the Secretary to the Department of Justice and Regulation.

Ch. 5 Pt 5.8 Div. 3 (Heading) substituted by No. 54/2011 s. 6.

Ch. 5 Pt 5.8 Div. 3 (Heading and ss 488A – 488G) inserted by No. 5/2006 s. 18 (as amended by No. 48/2006 s. 37(2)(3)).

Division 3—Searches of persons entering, leaving or within youth justice facilities and requirements on visitors

S. 488A inserted by No. 5/2006 s. 18 (as amended by No. 48/2006 s. 37(2)(3)), substituted by No. 54/2011 s. 7.