[no bill text published] Appointment powers for special correctional and parole officers
Correctional Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Assembly
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Commissioner can appoint special correctional officers; they can also appoint special probation and parole officers.
Special officers can use the same powers as regular correctional or parole officers.
The Commissioner decides any limits or conditions on these powers.
Special correctional officers must take an oath of office before starting work.
Misconduct rules now apply to special correctional officers.
The Commissioner can fire special officers at any time.
Special officers can now be named in evidentiary certificates.