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Jack Gramenz, Alex Mitchell and Samantha Lock

Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift

The death of Molly Ticehurst helped spur a comprehensive overhaul of laws designed to protect women. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

A record-high number of alleged domestic-violence offenders being held in custody in NSW will further increase, as some of those who manage to get bail will be tracked.

A revamp of how the state deals with accused perpetrators will make it harder for those charged with serious offences to get bail, reversing the onus of proof and requiring them to show magistrates and judges why they should be released.

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