CRIMES (SENTENCING) ACT 2005 - SECT 135 Reparation—other actions for recovery

CRIMES (SENTENCING) ACT 2005 - SECT 135

    (1)     This Act does not abolish or otherwise affect any cause of action that anyone may have—

        (a)     to recover goods or property; or

        (b)     to recover damages for, or be indemnified against, any loss or expense.

    (2)     However, in a proceeding in relation to any loss or expense that resulted from the commission of an offence, a court must consider any amount paid under a reparation order in relation to the commission of the offence.