Abstract
This report explores the administration of bail. Firstly, it provides an overview on bail. Secondly, it examines the construction of bail guidelines in Australia for the determination of release on bail using the United States Parole Commissioners' guidelines. Thirdly, it discusses possible operational procedures for the guidelines. Finally, it discusses the decision-making process.
Contents
Section I
- W. Clifford
General issues of bail
Section II
- Leslie T. Wilkins
The guideline model
Section III
- Leslie T. Wilkins
Some possible operational procedures
Section IV
- Leslie T. Wilkins
Some theoretical background
Appendix I
- An illustrative classification of offences by seriousness
Appendix II
- Prediction table items