8ADelayed release from custody

8A Delayed release from custody

8A Delayed release from custody

(1) An inmate may be released from custody at any time during the period of 4 days after the inmate’s release date if—

(a) there is, in the opinion of the Commissioner, a good reason to delay the release, and

Example—

a lack of transport

(b) the inmate requests or consents to the delay.

(2) In this section—

release date, in relation to an inmate, means the day on which the inmate is authorised, under this Act or another Act or law, to be released from custody.

s 8A: Ins 2024 No 3, Sch 2[7].