“bail authority”

This page presents an official legal definition of “bail authority” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

A person who has authority to grant or refuse bail such as, Magistrates, District and Supreme Court Judges and certain police officers, as authorised by the Bail Act 1985 (SA).

Source: Law Handbook Glossary, Legal Services Commission of South Australia