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Bail Act 1982
24BDetermining domestic violence risk in bail applications
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24B Determining domestic violence risk in bail applications
(1) In making a determination as to the grant of bail to an accused
person, the authorised member or court making the determination
must inquire of the prosecutor whether or not a domestic violence
order is in force against the accused person.
(2) In making a determination as to the grant of bail to an accused
person, an authorised member or court may delay the
determination for a period of time reasonably required to:
(a) identify whether a domestic violence order is in force against
the accused person; and
(b) in the case of a person arrested for a Territory sexual offence
or an offence the authorised member or court believes
involves domestic violence – ascertain the alleged victim's
opinion on whether bail should be granted.