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Serving sentence in State or another participating jurisdiction

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Part 10Sentences and orders under law of State
Division 1Custodial sentences and orders
Subdivision 1Sentences of imprisonment or detention

98 Serving sentence in State or another participating jurisdiction

(1)

A person who is sentenced to a term of imprisonment or period of detention in respect of an offence under the law of the State is liable to serve the sentence in a prison or detention centre in the State or another participating jurisdiction if the person has a connection with a cross‑border region.

(2)

A person may be kept in custody in a prison or detention centre of another participating jurisdiction under subsection (1) for the period necessary to serve the sentence.

(3)

While a person is kept in custody in a prison or detention centre of another participating jurisdiction under subsection (1), the person is taken to be serving the sentence.

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Section 98 — Serving sentence in State or another participating jurisdiction — Cross-border Justice Act 2008 (Western Australia) — Barrister AI