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BAIL ACT 2013 - SECT 28 Bail condition can impose accommodation requirements

BAIL ACT 2013 - SECT 28

Bail condition can impose accommodation requirements

28 Bail condition can impose accommodation requirements

(1) A bail condition imposed by a court or authorised justice on the grant of bail can require that suitable arrangements be made for the accommodation of the accused person before he or she is released on bail.
(2) A requirement of a kind referred to in this section is an
"accommodation requirement" .
(3) An accommodation requirement can be imposed only--
(a) if the accused person is a child, or
(a1) for the purpose of enabling the accused person to be admitted to a residential rehabilitation facility for treatment on the person's release on bail, or
(b) in the circumstances authorised by the regulations.
(4) The court responsible for hearing bail proceedings must ensure that, if an accommodation requirement is imposed in respect of a child, the matter is re-listed for further hearing at least every 2 days until the accommodation requirement is complied with.
(5) The court may direct any officer of a Division of the Government Service to provide information about the action being taken to secure suitable arrangements for accommodation of an accused person.
(6) The regulations may make further provision for accommodation requirements.
Note : The court can also impose the following types of bail condition (conduct requirements)--
(a) requiring the accused person to reside at the relevant accommodation while at liberty on bail,
(b) if the accommodation requirement is for the purpose of enabling the accused person to be admitted to a residential rehabilitation facility, requiring the accused person to be accompanied by a person specified by the court to that facility on release on bail.