24BDetermining domestic violence risk in bail applications

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.