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BAIL ACT 2013 - SECT 27
Bail conditions can require character acknowledgments
27 Bail conditions can require character acknowledgments
(1) Bail conditions can require one or more character acknowledgments to be
provided.
(2) A
"character acknowledgment" is an acknowledgment, given by an acceptable
person, other than the accused person, to the effect that he or she is
acquainted with the accused person and that he or she regards the
accused person as a responsible person who is likely to comply with his or her
bail acknowledgment.
(3) A decision as to which person or persons, or class
or description of persons, is an acceptable person for a
character acknowledgment is to be made by-- (a) the bail authority imposing
the bail condition, or
(b) the officer or court to whom the
bail acknowledgment is given (if no decision has been made under paragraph
(a)).
(4) A bail authority is not to require a character acknowledgment
unless of the opinion that the purpose for which the acknowledgment is
required is not likely to be achieved by imposing one or more
conduct requirements.
(5) The regulations may make further provision for
character acknowledgments and requirements to provide
character acknowledgments.
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