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Drunks who go to Gaol
Date published: 01 Aug 1972
Author: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
An analysis of over ten thousand cases occurring throughout New South Wales during the first quarter of this year revealed that three cases out of four terminate with the forfeiture of recognizance:
Recognizance ('bail money') forfeited 76%
Admonished and discharged 6%
Fine, in default detention until rising of the Court 1.5%