Romeril v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR_Note 16 (26 March 2001)

Romeril v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR_Note 16 (26 March 2001)

Where proceedings are adjourned and delayed, acquitted or discharged defendants may be entitled to recover defence costs.

Parties
Defendant: Romeril; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 March 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Post Acquittal Costs Application
Outcome
Costs awarded to acquitted or discharged defendant
Legal Topics
Defence Costs, Acquitted Defendants, Adjournment, Delay
Criminal Procedure Defence Costs Acquitted Defendants Adjournment Delay

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Parties

Romeril

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Post Acquittal Costs Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to defence costs for acquitted or discharged defendants after adjournment and delay

Ratio Decidendi

Where proceedings are adjourned and delayed, acquitted or discharged defendants may be entitled to recover defence costs.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to acquitted or discharged defendant

Orders

  • Defence costs to be paid to Romeril