54Discretion to refuse bail if no application is made

#### 54 Discretion to refuse bail if no application is made 54 Discretion to refuse bail if no application is made > A court or authorised justice with power to hear a bail application may, of its own motion, refuse bail to an accused person or affirm a decision to refuse bail if— > > > (a) the accused person is in custody and is brought before the court or authorised justice on a first appearance for an offence, and > > > (b) a bail decision has not been made, or bail has been refused, and > > > (c) a bail application is not made.