Summons, Bail, and Remand (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

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Summons

Legal doc specifying when/where person must appear in court

Consequence of ignoring summons

Arrest and charges for non-compliance

Bail

Conditional release of accused from custody awaiting trial

Monetary bail

Accused pays sum upfront, forfeited if they don't appear

Recognisance

Formal promise to attend court or be fined/arrested

Surety

Third party provides financial guarantee for accused

Offences with presumption against bail (NSW)

Drug trafficking and serious domestic violence

Presumption against bail - onus shift

Accused must prove why bail should not be refused

Remand

Custody period before trial when bail is denied

Time served on remand if convicted

Credited toward total sentence

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