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Bail Act 1977
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20 Death of bail guarantor
Where a bail guarantor dies before the bail is forfeited the bail guarantor's estate shall not be subject to any liability in respect of the bail but the accused may be required to find another bail guarantor.
S. 21 (Heading) amended by No. 28/2023 s. 58(1).
S. 21 amended by Nos 51/1989 s. 142(p)(q), 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 11.23), substituted by No. 70/2010 s. 20, amended by No. 28/2023 ss 58(2), 83.