Nathaniel Nelson, facing serious charges including robbery and firearms trafficking, sought a bail review based on a material change in circumstances: the heightened health risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the correctional facility.
The court considered the proposed release plan, which included electronic monitoring, and the impact of the pandemic on the administration of justice and public safety.
Despite acknowledging the increased risk of contracting the virus in custody, the court dismissed the application, finding that Nelson's prior criminal record, the seriousness of the charges, the weakness of the proposed release plan, and the absence of specific medical evidence did not satisfy the court that confidence in the administration of justice would be maintained by his release.
