CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 215 Escape of interstate detainee
CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 215
Escape of interstate detainee(1) This section applies to an interstate detainee in the ACT under an interstate leave permit issued under a corresponding leave law.
(2) If the interstate detainee escapes from lawful custody, the detainee may be arrested without warrant by—
(a) an interstate escort officer for the detainee; or
(b) a police officer.
(3) A police officer who arrests the detainee may return the detainee to an interstate escort officer for the detainee.
Note A police officer may also arrest without a warrant a person who has escaped from lawful custody or who is unlawfully at large (see Crimes Act 1900