Republic v Derick Makori Simion [2015] KEHC 5769 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5769
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 5769 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramJ. WAKIAGA
Holding
The court allows the application for bond pending trial with specified terms.
Facts
The accused, Derick Makori Simion, was arrested and charged with an unspecified crime. The State through Mr. Majale did not provide a compelling reason to deny the accused bond.
Issues
- Whether the State has a compelling reason to deny the accused bond
- Whether the pre-bond report supports the accused's release on bond
Reasoning
The court ruled that bail is a constitutional right and can only be denied upon compelling reasons. The State did not provide such reasons, and the pre-bond report was in favor of the accused's release.
Outcome
The application for bond is granted.
Orders
- Bond of Kshs.500,000/= with three (3) sureties of similar amount
- The accused to attend mention before the D/R of this court once after every 30 days with the first such mention being 20/4/2015 and thereafter at dates to be given by the said D/R
- The accused shall not leave the jurisdiction of this court during the period of trial without written consent of his Area Chief which consent must be filed in court and approved by the D/R before any such travel
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