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s 7E

Bail refused for trial, court’s duty during trial

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Part IIRights of accused in relation to bail

7E Bail refused for trial, court’s duty during trial

(1)

Where —

(a)

an accused has been refused bail for the accused’s appearance for trial for an offence; and

(b)

the trial extends beyond one day,

a judicial officer referred to in section 7(1) need not comply with that subsection unless the accused, or a person on the accused’s behalf, applies for bail.

(2)

In subsection (1) —

trial means that part of proceedings for an offence when evidence is being received by the court in respect of the offence and also extends to any time when —

(a)

legal argument is being heard; or

(b)

a judicial officer or a jury is deliberating.

[Section 7E inserted: No. 6 of 2008 s. 9(1).]

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