Bail Amendment Act 2007

6 Bail on deferment of sentence
  • (1) Section 39A(1) is amended by inserting section 80W or after deferred under.

    (2) Section 39A(3) is amended by repealing paragraphs (a) and (b) and substituting the following paragraphs:

    • (a) if the sentence is deferred under section 80W of the Sentencing Act 2002,—

      • (i) go to and remain at the home detention residence (as defined in section 4 of that Act) at the expiry of the period of deferral specified by the court, unless absent in accordance with section 80C(3)(a) or (b) of that Act; and

      • (ii) advise a probation officer as soon as possible of any change in circumstances affecting the availability or suitability of the home detention residence; or

    • (b) if the sentence is deferred under section 100 of the Sentencing Act 2002, surrender himself or herself to the prison manager of the prison concerned at the expiry of the period of deferral specified by the court.