US EditionOut of Local Hands and Straight to Sydney: Bail Court Regime Overhauled
- Starting July 7, all people arrested on the South Coast and in regional centres will connect to a court in Sydney instead of appearing before a local magistrate.
- Legal professionals have expressed concerns that this change removes local decision-making from bail cases, according to ACM.
- Judge Allen stated that magistrates presiding over bail decisions will have extensive experience in criminal law and will oversee regions for at least six months to ensure familiarity.
- This overhaul aims to expedite local courts in rural areas with busy dockets by moving all adult bail applications to Sydney for video hearings.
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Big changes to bail hearings
Changes to the way bail applications are heard in the New England North West has sparked concern from the State’s police union. Representatives say it will only add to the workload of time-poor officers, and not all local courts are equipped with the necessary technology.
Centralised Virtual Bail Court Regime Commences in NSW
By Paul Gregoire and Ugur Nedim As of 7 July 2025, a new Bail Division that will centralise all weekday first bail hearings for adults whilst in police custody commenced operating in New South Wales. The controversial proposal will initially affect the management of bail matters relating to regional areas throughout the state, prior to the new process being rolled out in metropolitan Sydney at a yet to be determined time. The new Bail Division w…
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