Rules for visiting a youth detention centre
Part of the Youth detention topic
Understand the rules you must follow when visiting a youth detention centre in Queensland.
In short
There are certain rules you must follow when visiting a youth detention centre.
These rules help you understand:
- what you can bring inside the youth detention centre
- how you need to dress
- how you need to behave.
You must
When visiting a youth detention centre you must:
- arrange your visit in advance
- show proof of ID when entering and visiting a youth detention centre
- enter through the metal detector
- give us any items you want to bring in to be x-rayed
- store your other belongings in a locker while you visit
- wear closed-in shoes
- wear minimal jewellery
- follow what staff tell you to do.
You cannot
When visiting a youth in detention you cannot:
- be under the influence of alcohol or drugs when visiting
- wear clothing that has obscene or discriminatory words on it
- wear shirts without sleeves, including tank tops and singlets
- wear very tight clothing
- wear clothing that you can see through
- wear clothing that is revealing
- wear stiletto heels
- bring food when visiting a young person
- bring gifts when visiting a young person
- bring banned items like:
- cigarettes
- weapons/firearms
- explosives/ammunition
- knives/pocketknives/multi tools
- other cutting/sharp-edged item or material
- metal cutlery/utensils/scissors
- rope/cord
- non-prescribed or illegal drugs or drug-related items
- lighters/matches
- keys
- alcohol or flammable substances
- aerosol sprays (non-medication)
- pornographic material.
- bring restricted items, unless they are approved, like:
- mobile phones
- laptop computers/tablets
- cameras or equipment with built-in cameras
- recording equipment
- DVDs, CDs and video cassettes
- USB devices and other electronic storage media
- hand luggage or briefcases
- reusable containers larger than 750ml.
You can use a locker at the centre to store your personal belongings in while you visit.
Exceptions and special circumstances
You can:
- bring money or transfer money into your child’s trust account if you are their parent or carer
- ask the centre to provide items such as a birthday cake or barbecue food for special occasions if you are family
- ask permission to bring restricted items into the centre.
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