Summons, Bail, and Remand (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a summons in less serious criminal matters?
What is the primary purpose of a summons in less serious criminal matters?
To bring accused persons before the court
What happens if a person fails to attend court as required by a summons?
What happens if a person fails to attend court as required by a summons?
They may be arrested and charged
In which type of bail does a third party provide a financial guarantee?
In which type of bail does a third party provide a financial guarantee?
Surety
Which is a common bail condition to prevent accused from fleeing the country?
Which is a common bail condition to prevent accused from fleeing the country?
Passport surrender
Which offences have presumption against bail under the Bail Act 1978 (NSW)?
Which offences have presumption against bail under the Bail Act 1978 (NSW)?
Drug trafficking & serious domestic violence
Under presumption against bail, who must prove why bail should not be refused?
Under presumption against bail, who must prove why bail should not be refused?
The accused
What factor indicates flight risk when making bail decisions?
What factor indicates flight risk when making bail decisions?
Weak community ties & overseas connections
What is remand?
What is remand?
Custody period when bail is denied
How is time spent on remand treated if the accused is later convicted and sentenced?
How is time spent on remand treated if the accused is later convicted and sentenced?
Credited toward the total sentence
Which category of accused is typically remanded due to pattern of offending?
Which category of accused is typically remanded due to pattern of offending?
Repeat offenders