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Author: Weatherburn, Don

Title: Why Does NSW Have a Higher Imprisonment Rate Than Victoria?

Summary: This study examines the influence of sentencing practice and other factors on the difference between NSW and Victoria in their imprisonment rates. The report includes a descriptive analysis of national crime, court and prison data. Findings show that the NSW court appearance rate is 26 per cent higher than that in Victoria. The overall conviction rate in NSW is 85.7 per cent, compared with 79.0 per cent in Victoria. The overall percentage imprisoned is significantly higher in NSW (7.5%) than in Victoria (5.4%). The mean expected time to serve among prisoners dealt with by Victorian courts is slightly longer than the mean expected time to serve among prisoners dealt with by NSW courts. The NSW remand rate is approximately 2.5 times the Victorian remand rate. The study concludes that the higher NSW imprisonment rate is attributable to a higher rate of court appearance, a slightly higher conviction rate, a higher likelihood of imprisonment and a higher likelihood of remand in custody.

Details: Brisbane: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, 2010. 6p.

Source: Internet Resource: Crime and Justice Bulletin, No. 145: http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/bocsar/ll_bocsar.nsf/pages/bocsar_mr_cjb145

Year: 2010

Country: Australia

URL: http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/bocsar/ll_bocsar.nsf/pages/bocsar_mr_cjb145

Shelf Number: 120696

Keywords:
Bail (New South Wales)
Conviction Rates
Imprisonment
Prisoners
Sentencing

Author: Ayres, Susan

Title: Bail Refusal and Homelessness Affecting Remandees in New South Wales

Summary: This study investigates homelessness among New South Wales defendants who were refused bail. Specific objectives of the study were to: 1) identify the number and proportion of defendants refused bail where homelessness was a factor; 2) identify factors related to bail refusal decision; 3) compare the characteristics of homeless and non-homeless defendants who were refused bail, and 4) explore the bail decision making process, particularly in reference to homelessness.

Details: Sydney: Corporate Research Evaluation & Statistics, Corrective Services NSW, 2010. 48p.

Source: Internet Resource: Research Publication No. 50: Accessed February 7, 2011 at: https://correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/236971/rp50-bail-refusal-homelessness-affecting-remandees-nsw.pdf

Year: 2010

Country: Australia

URL: https://correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/236971/rp50-bail-refusal-homelessness-affecting-remandees-nsw.pdf

Shelf Number: 120707

Keywords:
Bail (New South Wales)
Defendants
Homelessness