Victorian Consolidated Regulations

CORRECTIONS REGULATIONS 2019 - REG 72

If the prisoner refuses or fails to attend the disciplinary hearing—

        (a)     the charge must be read at the hearing, including—

              (i)     the name of the informant; and

              (ii)     details of the charge; and

              (iii)     the relevant provisions of the Act or the Regulations allegedly contravened; and

        (b)     a plea of not guilty must be recorded on behalf of the prisoner; and

        (c)     the person conducting the case against the prisoner must—

              (i)     present evidence that notice under section 53(1) of the Act was given to the prisoner; and

              (ii)     present evidence to support the charge; and

              (iii)     be given a reasonable opportunity to call relevant witnesses, including the informant.