Dandenong has become home to a remote custody court (RCC), in what the State Government says is a sign that “tougher bail laws” are working. On 3 July, the Government announced an expansion of RCCs to Geelong, Broadmeadows, Ringwood and Dandenong. The RCCs hear bail applications and guilty plea matters online, allowing the accused parties to appear via video-link from police cells or prison. It is expected to speed up hearings and to free up phy…
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