Tougher Bail Tests for Serious Domestic Violence Offenders
Bail and Other Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Accused people charged with serious domestic violence offences must show cause why they should be granted bail.
Bail authorities must order electronic monitoring for these offenders; they can only waive this if it is in the interests of justice.
Courts can pause a bail release decision for up to 3 days to allow for a Supreme Court application.
Bail authorities must consider the victim's views and any history of domestic abuse when assessing bail.
Bail authorities can make electronic monitoring a requirement before a person is released.
Prosecutors no longer need the Attorney General's written consent to charge someone with using a tracking device in domestic violence cases.
These new bail rules apply to offences committed before the law changed.
Topics
bail conditions court procedures criminal justice domestic violence electronic monitoring victim rights