The State of Western Australia v CA [No 2]

The State of Western Australia brought an application against CA for an order that he be detained in custody indefinitely or be subject to conditions when not in custody, on the basis that he is a high risk serious offender. The application was heard on 31 August 2020, 3 September 2020, 7 July 2021, 16 August 2021 and 16 September 2021. The court made a supervision order for a period of four years, commencing on 15 October 2021. The applicant had to prove that CA was a high risk serious offender and that he would substantially comply with the conditions of a supervision order. The applicant had to prove that CA was a high risk serious offender and that he would substantially comply with the conditions of a supervision order. The court accepted that CA was a high risk serious offender and that he would substantially comply with the conditions of a supervision order. The court found that CA had a propensity to commit serious offences, particularly against intimate partners, and that his offending was driven by jealousy, rage and a desire to humiliate or hurt victims. The court also found that CA had made progress in addressing the causes of his offending, but that his risk of reoffending could be managed in the community with appropriate conditions and supervision. The court concluded that a supervision order was the appropriate order to ensure adequate protection of the community.