South Australian Current Acts

VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT 2001 - SECT 7

7—Right to have perceived need for protection taken into account in bail proceedings

If a police officer or a person representing the Crown in bail proceedings is made aware that the victim feels a need for protection from the alleged offender—

            (a)         the police officer or other person must ensure that the perceived need for protection is brought to the attention of the bail authority ¹ ; and

            (b)         reasonable efforts must be made to notify the victim of the outcome of the bail proceedings and, in particular, any condition imposed to protect the victim from the alleged offender (unless the victim indicates that he or she does not wish to be so informed).

Note—

1         See also section 10(4) of the Bail Act 1985 which requires that where there is a victim of an offence, the bail authority must, in determining whether an applicant for bail should be released on bail, give primary consideration to the need that the victim may have, or perceive, for physical protection from the applicant.