New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CRIMES (ADMINISTRATION OF SENTENCES) ACT 1999 - SECT 37

37 Liability of Crown for damage caused by inmate or escort

(1) The Crown in right of the State is liable for any damage or loss sustained by any person in a participating State that is caused by the acts or omissions of an inmate or escort while in a participating State because of an interstate leave permit.

(2) Nothing in this section affects any right of action the Crown may have against the inmate or escort for the damage or loss concerned.