State of New South Wales v Bowdidge [2015] NSWSC 135

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: State of New South Wales v Bowdidge [2015] NSWSC 135 Hearing dates: 25 February 2015 Date of orders: 02 March 2015 Decision date: 02 March 2015 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Hall J Decision: Requirements for the making of an Interim Supervision Order under s 10A of the Crimes (High Risk Sex Offenders) Act 2006 and ancillary orders established by the evidence in the application by the State Catchwords: SERIOUS SEX OFFENDER – Application for interim supervision order under s 10A Crimes (High Risk Sex Offenders) Act 2006 – Application for preparation of psychiatric and psychological reports pursuant to s 7(4) of the Act – No dispute that matters in supporting documentation would, if proved, justify the making of an extended supervision order – whether interim supervision order should be made – Interim supervision order made – Orders made for appointment of two qualified psychiatrists to examine the defendant and furnish reports Legislation Cited: Child Protection (Offenders Prohibition Orders) Act 2004 Crimes (High Risk Sex Offenders) Act 2006 Cases Cited: State of New South Wales v Bowdidge [2011] NSWSC 188 State of New South Wales v Brookes [2008] NSWSC 150 State of New South Wales v Lynn [2013] NSWSC 1147 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: State of New South Wales (Plaintiff) Brian Alan Bowdidge (Defendant) Representation: Counsel: D Kell (Plaintiff) P Johnson (Defendant)

Solicitors: Crown Solicitor's Office (Plaintiff) Legal Aid (Defendant) File Number(s): 2015/26479