Prison Act 1995 · Updated to 12 Dec 2025 · Part III · Officers
15. Duties of Medical Officer and Dental Officer
Feedback & supportA Medical Officer and a Dental Officer appointed under section 14 shall be under the control and supervision of the
Medical Officer
Defined · s 2
“Medical Officer” and “Dental Officer” mean the Medical Officer or Dental Officer, as the case may be, appointed under section 14;
Commissioner General whilst in prison and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed.
Commissioner General
Defined · s 2
“Commissioner General” means the Commissioner General of Prison appointed under subsection 10(1);