Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Wednesday, 13 July 2016

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA WEDNESDAY, 13 JULY 2016

HOBART
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice ESTCOURT
Criminal Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m.
In Court as in Chambers
For Bail Application
Monicque Therese Sharman
JCG

Court 2, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Chief Justice BLOW
Civil Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Court 1, Burnie
S
v
The Mental Health Tribunal

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
10:00 a.m.
Leave to Proceed
Aquatas Pty Ltd and anor
v
Soil First Pty Ltd

4:00 p.m.
Directions Hearing by Telephone
Ian Peter Pascoe
v
Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporation

LAUNCESTON

No list for Launceston.

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie before Chief Justice Blow
Civil Jurisdiction
3:00 p.m.
For Judgment via video link to Court 2, Hobart
S
v
The Mental Health Tribunal

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Justice Estcourt presided over a bail application for Monicque Therese Sharman. The nature of the dispute involved the terms and conditions under which Sharman could be released pending trial. The court was tasked with balancing the rights of the accused against the need to ensure public safety and trial attendance.

The legal issues before the court included the assessment of the risk Sharman posed to the community, the likelihood of her attending court if released, and the conditions necessary to mitigate any such risks. The court had to consider Sharman's criminal history, the seriousness of the charges, and any other relevant factors such as her ties to the community and support networks.

Justice Estcourt evaluated the evidence presented and the submissions made by both parties. After careful consideration, the court determined that Sharman could be granted bail subject to specific conditions aimed at ensuring her appearance in court and minimizing any risk to the community. The court outlined the bail conditions in its judgment, which Sharman must adhere to until her trial is concluded.

The final orders of the court were that Monicque Therese Sharman be released on bail subject to the specified conditions, pending her trial.

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