R v Boujandy (No. 2) [2022] NSWDC 517

R v Boujandy (No. 2) [2022] NSWDC 517

S 22B of the Bail Act does not apply following a special hearing because a verdict under s 59 MHCIFP Act is not a conviction; accordingly, the Court lacks power to order interim detention pending nomination of a limiting term but retains power to vary bail orders.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina (Crown); Defendant: Charles Boujandy
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Post Special Hearing, Pre Penalty Hearing
Outcome
bail continued; penalty hearing listed
Legal Topics
Bail, Detention, Special Hearing, Limiting Term, Mental Health, Domestic Violence

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Parties

Regina (Crown)

Prosecution

Charles Boujandy

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Post Special Hearing, Pre Penalty Hearing

  1. 1 Does the Court have power to order interim detention pending nomination of a limiting term under the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Provisions Act?
  2. 2 Does s 22B of the Bail Act apply to a defendant after a special hearing but before penalty hearing?
  3. 3 Can bail be revoked or varied in these circumstances?

Ratio Decidendi

S 22B of the Bail Act does not apply following a special hearing because a verdict under s 59 MHCIFP Act is not a conviction; accordingly, the Court lacks power to order interim detention pending nomination of a limiting term but retains power to vary bail orders.

Court Disposition

bail continued; penalty hearing listed

Orders

  • Matter listed for penalty hearing on 30 November 2022 with an estimate of 2 days.
  • Parties directed to serve written submissions on or before 28 November 2022 at 5 pm.