Legally a Jailer, Practically a Carer: Release on Bail Subject to Surety Supervision.

The pre-trial release decision involves an assessment of the risk the accused poses to the community and the administration of justice if they are released pending trial. To ameliorate risk and provide some insurance, a surety – a family member or friend who agrees to supervise the accused and promi...

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Publicado en:Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice Vol. 65; no. 4; pp. 3 - 24
Autores principales: Myers, Nicole M., McDermott, Joseph
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: University of Toronto Press Oct2023
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