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Crimes Act 1900
629Release of person from custody
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629 Release of person from custody
(1) This section applies if, on the commencement day, the
director-general responsible for the Crimes (Sentence
Administration) Act 2005 is required under this part to release from
custody a person who committed, or is alleged to have committed, a
youth offence.
(2) The director-general responsible for that Act must ensure that
reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety of the person on the
person’s release from custody.