CRIMES (ADMINISTRATION OF SENTENCES) ACT 1999 - SECT 76A
Inmates' money
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 the Commissioner or
a correctional officer or other member of staff of Corrective Services NSW 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.
