4CStep 1—show compelling reason test

4C Step 1—show compelling reason test S. 4C(1) substituted by No. 32/2018 s. 87(2), amended by No. 34/2025 s. 10. (1) This section applies if, under section 4AA(3), (4) or (4A), the step 1—show compelling reason test applies to a decision of whether to grant bail. S. 4C(1A) inserted by No. 32/2018 s. 87(2). (1A) The bail decision maker must refuse bail unless satisfied that a compelling reason exists that justifies the grant of bail. (2) The accused bears the burden of satisfying the bail decision maker as to the existence of a compelling reason. (3) In considering whether a compelling reason exists, the bail decision maker must take into account the surrounding circumstances. The term ***surrounding circumstances*** is defined in section 3. Also the bail decision maker is required to take into account other matters if the accused is an Aboriginal person or a child. See sections 3A and 3B. (4) If the bail decision maker is satisfied that a compelling reason exists that justifies the grant of bail, the bail decision maker must then move to step 2—unacceptable risk test. S. 4D (Heading) amended by No. 32/2018 s. 88(1). S. 4D inserted by No. 3/2018 s. 7, amended by No. 32/2018 s. 88(2), substituted by No. 28/2023 s. 13.