Judges Remand

[strawberryblonde]

Hi can anyone tell me what difference it makes being on judges remand to normal remand at Doncaster.

The person has pleaded guilty to one offence but not others so will still go to trial but it was stated in court the minimum for the offence he has pleaded guilty to is 5 years.

Thanks

[dh001]

Hi Strawberryblonde. In summary, the majority of those who are in custody on remand are remanded in custody awaiting trial and have not been convicted of a criminal offence and hence does not have the same regime (or restrictions) as a convicted prisoner.

If a defendant pleads guilty to say one offence (like the situation you describe) but awaits trial for other offences then the Crown Judge will place that person on Judges Remand so the prisoner will follow the same regime as a convicted and sentenced prisoner.

[dh001]

Sorry, I should have included that the above is only relevant if the defendant has not been sentence as a sentenced person would obviously have to follow the prison regime.

Any probs let me know

[strawberryblonde]

Thanks dh001 he has not been sentenced but has been told today by the judge and it was also mentioned by his barrister that the minimum term he can receive is 5 years. As far as we know he has been sent back to Doncaster will he still be allowed daily visits and money and clothes taken in or will that change.

Thanks
shellx

[dh001]

Hi Shell, Unfortunately I can not answer your query. You could ring Visits at HMP Doncaster to get the answers.

[strawberryblonde]

Thanks a lot for replying rung them they allowed 2 visits a week but treated as a convicted prisoner .

x

[dh001]

Glad your sorted. Just so you are aware, being placed on Judge's Remand in the circumstances you have describe is both appropriate and proportionate etc.