Section 36A of the Correctional Services Act 1982 (SA) outlines in which circumstances restraints can be used on a prisoner.

An officer or employee of the Department may use restraints on a prisoner:

[s 36A(1)]

An officer or employee of the Department who uses restraints on a prisoner under section 36A must comply with any requirements determined by the Chief Executive [s 36A(2)].

An officer or employee of the Department or a police officer employed in a correctional institution must not place a spit hood on the head of a person. A spit hood is a covering (however described) that is intended to be placed over a person's head to prevent the person from spitting on, or biting, another person.

Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years

[s 86AA]