New South Wales Consolidated Acts

CRIMES (ADMINISTRATION OF SENTENCES) ACT 1999 - SECT 76A

76A Inmates’ money

(1) Any money:

(a) that is surrendered by an inmate on being taken into custody at a correctional centre, or

(b) that is paid to an inmate pursuant to section 7, or

(c) that is received by a correctional officer or other member of staff of the Department on an inmate’s behalf (other than money that it is unlawful for the inmate to acquire or retain possession of while in custody),

is to be deposited in an authorised deposit-taking institution.

(2) Until repaid, money so deposited may be invested by the Treasurer in any form of investment approved by the Treasurer.

(3) Interest from any such investment may be applied for the benefit of inmates and their families in such manner as the Commissioner may determine.