Romeril v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR_Note 16 (26 March 2001)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Criminal / Post Acquittal Costs Application
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Holding and result
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
02
Material facts
Parties
Romeril
DefendantAttorney General
Prosecutor03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Post Acquittal Costs Application
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Entitlement to defence costs for acquitted or discharged defendants after adjournment and delay
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant seeks recovery of defence costs following acquittal or discharge, citing delay and adjournment of proceedings.
- Respondent
- Respondent contests entitlement to costs, possibly referencing procedural grounds or statutory limitations.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Jersey criminal procedure
Defendants acquitted or discharged may be entitled to defence costs, especially where proceedings are delayed or adjourned.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
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
- Defence costs to be paid to Romeril
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