Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:54
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 54
Character Range: 146397–147550

54  Unlawful release etc. of person in custody
 (1) A defence member commits an offence if:
 (a) a person has been delivered into a member's custody or the member has a duty to guard a person; and
 (b) by act or omission, the member intentionally allows the person to escape.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years.
 (2) A defence member commits an offence if:
 (a) a person has been delivered into a member's custody or the member has a duty to guard a person; and
 (b) the member releases the person; and
 (c) the member has no authority to release the person.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years.
 (3) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian commits an offence if the person intentionally facilitates the escape of a person from custody or a place of confinement.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 12 months.
 (4) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian commits an offence if, with intent to facilitate an escape from a place of confinement of another person, the first‑mentioned person conveys anything into that place.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 12 months.

Division 6A—Custodial offences