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Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999
76AInmates’ money
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#### 76A Inmates’ money
76A Inmates’ money
> > (1) Any money—
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> > > (a) that is surrendered by an inmate on being taken into custody at a correctional centre, or
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> > > (b) that is paid to an inmate pursuant to section 7, or
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> > > (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),
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> > is to be deposited in an authorised deposit-taking institution.
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> > (2) Until repaid, money so deposited may be invested by the Treasurer in any form of investment approved by the Treasurer.
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> > (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.
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> **s 76A:** Ins 2007 No 85, Sch 1 \[4\]. Am 2008 No 108, Sch 1 \[7\]; 2014 No 6, Sch 1 \[3\].