Section 117 — Immigration Act 2009: When turnaround ceases to apply to person remanded in custody or imprisoned
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117 When turnaround ceases to apply to person remanded in custody or imprisoned (1) Subsection (2) applies to a person who is— (a) liable for turnaround; and (b) remanded in custody for suspected criminal offending, or imprisoned in a prison for criminal offending. (2) The person remains liable for turnaround until the expiry of 72 hours after the person is released from custody or imprisonment. (3) Subsection (4) applies to a person who is liable for turnaround and who is arrested and detained not later than 72 hours after he or she has been released from custody or imprisonment for suspected criminal offending, or criminal offending. (4) The person remains liable for turnaround until the earlier of the following: (a) the person is granted a visa and entry permission: (b) the expiry of a warrant of commitment issued under section 317 or 318 , unless a further warrant of commitment is issued or the person is released on conditions under Part 9 or agrees to residence and reporting requirements under section 315 .
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