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ARTICLE · 31 DECEMBER 2020

Lawyers for bail applications at Parramatta Bail Court

On weekends and during holiday periods, bail applications in the Sydney area are heard in Parramatta Bail Court.

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It can be unconditional, or come with conditions such as reporting to a police station on specific days, not associating with certain persons or attending certain places, and depositing an amount of money as security.

A person who deposits security is known as a surety.

What factors does a court consider when deciding whether to grant bail?

There are many factors a court takes into account when deciding whether to grant bail.

These considerations are outlined in section 18 of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW), and are:

  1. the accused person's background, including criminal history, circumstances and community ties,
  2. the nature and seriousness of the offence,
  3. the strength of the prosecution case,

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