Summons, Bail, and Remand (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Summons
Summons
Legal doc specifying when/where person must appear in court
Consequence of ignoring summons
Consequence of ignoring summons
Arrest and charges for non-compliance
Bail
Bail
Conditional release of accused from custody awaiting trial
Monetary bail
Monetary bail
Accused pays sum upfront, forfeited if they don't appear
Recognisance
Recognisance
Formal promise to attend court or be fined/arrested
Surety
Surety
Third party provides financial guarantee for accused
Offences with presumption against bail (NSW)
Offences with presumption against bail (NSW)
Drug trafficking and serious domestic violence
Presumption against bail - onus shift
Presumption against bail - onus shift
Accused must prove why bail should not be refused
Remand
Remand
Custody period before trial when bail is denied
Time served on remand if convicted
Time served on remand if convicted
Credited toward total sentence
