The applicant, D.M., sought a bail review under s. 520 of the Criminal Code, citing a material change in circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the proposed use of a GPS monitoring bracelet.
D.M. was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual interference and had a history of failing to comply with release conditions.
The court acknowledged COVID-19 as a material change but found the proposed surety, Ms. A.T., lacked sufficient judgment and that the applicant had a history of not adhering to surety directives.
The application for release was denied on both secondary and tertiary grounds, concluding that detention was necessary to prevent further offenses and maintain confidence in the administration of justice, despite the elevated health risks posed by COVID-19 in custody.
