Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT ACT 2007 (NO. 15 OF 2007 ) - SECT 185

    (1)     This section applies if a relevant presiding officer finds that—

        (a)     a charge for a disciplinary breach by a detainee is proven; and

        (b)     a person (the injured person ) suffered loss as a direct result of the breach.

    (2)     The relevant presiding officer may direct the detainee to make reparation for the injured person's loss by payment of an amount or otherwise.

    (3)     An amount directed to be paid must not exceed—

        (a)     $100; or

        (b)     if a higher amount is prescribed by regulation——the prescribed amount.

    (4)     An amount payable under a direction is payable out of any money held by the chief executive for the detainee.

    (5)     In this section:

"loss"—

        (a)     see the Criminal Code, section 300; and

        (b)     includes out-of-pocket or other expense incurred.