(1)  In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears –

Commissioner means the Commissioner of Police;

correctional officer has the same meaning as in the Corrections Act 1997 ;

designated police station means a police station which is designated by the Commissioner under section 13 ;

legal practitioner means an Australian legal practitioner;

reception prison means a prison, in any of the following areas, in respect of which a proclamation has been made under section 9(2) of the Corrections Act 1997 :

(a) Hobart;

(b) Launceston.

standing orders means standing orders or policy documents issued by the Commissioner under section 12 .

(2)  For the purposes of this Act, a person is in custody if he or she is –

(a) under lawful arrest by warrant; or

(b) under lawful arrest under section 27 of the Criminal Code or a provision of any other Act.