Second Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 31 March 2016 Summary

SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA LAW LISTS FOR THURSDAY, 31 MARCH 2016

AMENDED LIST

HOBART
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
In Court as in Chambers
Not Before 4:00pm
For Application to Revoke Bail via video link from Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Brendan Lee Jones

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
Civil Jurisdiction
9:15 a.m. via video link to Launceston
Miscellaneous Civil Business

LAUNCESTON
Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston
Before Justice PEARCE
Criminal Jurisdiction
4:00pm
In Court as in Chambers
For Application to Revoke Bail via video link to Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Brendan Lee Jones

BURNIE
No list for Burnie.

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the Supreme Court of Tasmania, the court lists for Thursday, 31 March 2016, include both criminal and civil matters. One notable criminal matter is an application to revoke bail for Brendan Lee Jones, to be heard in Court 8 in Hobart. The application is to be conducted via video link from Court 1 in Launceston. Similarly, another application to revoke bail, also involving Brendan Lee Jones, is scheduled for the same day but in Launceston, with the proceedings to be linked to Hobart. No matters are listed for Burnie.

The primary legal issue before the court is whether the conditions of bail for Brendan Lee Jones have been breached, warranting the revocation of his bail. This involves a consideration of the terms and conditions set out in the bail order and whether there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate a breach. The court must also consider the principles of justice and fairness in making its decision.

In reaching its decision, the court will consider the evidence presented regarding the alleged breach of bail conditions. The court will weigh the seriousness of the potential breach against the interests of justice and the potential impact on the accused and the community. The court's reasoning will focus on whether the breach is significant enough to justify the revocation of bail, taking into account the principles of proportionality and fairness.

The outcome of the court's decision will determine whether Brendan Lee Jones' bail is revoked and whether he will be required to appear in custody. The final orders will reflect the court's determination on the application to revoke bail, including any conditions or directions provided.

Second Amended Supreme Court of Tasmania Law Lists for Thursday, 31 March 2016

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