How long can you be remanded in custody?
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How long can you be remanded in custody?
The current provisions are: 56 days between the first appearance and trial for summary offence; 70 days between the first appearance and summary trial for an offence which is triable either way (the period is reduced to 56 days if the decision for summary trial is taken within 56 days);
How long can you be on bail without?
four days
How do you get bail conditions lifted?
If the court has given you bail conditions, then it is the court who alter the conditions. The police cannot alter bail conditions given at court. You will need to get in touch with a solicitor who will arrange a court hearing to vary your conditions.
Is breaching bail a criminal Offence?
A failure to comply with a bail condition is not an offence but it can lead to the bail being reconsidered by the court. Failing to appear in accordance with a bail acknowledgment is a criminal offence. In New South Wales the law on Bail is contained in the Bail Act.
What is answering bail?
If an investigation is ongoing then you may be bailed to return to the police station at a later date. This bail may include conditions, such as residing at a specific address or reporting to your local police station at a particular date and time.
What happens if you don’t answer bail?
If you are arrested for breaking post-charge bail, you would be taken to court in custody, you could also be held on remand but this is extremely rare. Failure to surrender, ie. not turning up on the date given on your bail sheet (whether to a court or a police station) is a crime.
What happens when your out on bail?
If the defendant commits a crime while out on bond and is rearrested by local law enforcement, the court will be strict. Once the defendant is in custody, they surrender their bond and terminate all liability. However, if anyone surrenders the bond, the premium will be lost.
Can you get bail after sentencing?
Some defendants can stay out on bail even after they’ve been convicted. People who have been accused of crime have a general right to bail pending trial. In some instances, defendants can get out on bail even after they’ve been convicted and sentenced, while they appeal their convictions.
