Reference : MM-1-21-233

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : March 12 – 18, 1969. Moerman collected information regarding the steps involved with granting bail for the accused. Issues of interest were noted such as 1) the police, prosecutors and judges all have the power to decide over setting bail for the accused. However, it depends on the order of the steps and the responsibility 2) There were many factors affecting the decision to grant bail for the accused, such as the importance of the case, health of the accused, educational level of the accused and the tendency of suspect to intimidate witnesses or flee bail. 3) The court usually allowed the accused bail because under Thai law, before the decision of the court is pronounced the accused is still considered innocent. However, in cases concerning communism or delinquency, the court-martial would be responsible for the trial. 4) It is at the discretion of the court to set a limit on bail for the accused.

Extent and medium : Punch card