Bail Applications

Bail Applications

CONDITIONS OF BAIL

Bail conditions often include:

  • Regular meetings with corrections officers
  • Not committing any other offences
  • Undergoing urine tests
  • Attending treatment programs
  • Being monitored by electronic equipment
  • Being banned from certain activities, such as using drugs or alcohol

CAN THE COURT REFUSE MY BAIL APPLICATION

The court can refuse bail if there is a risk that you will:

  • Commit other Offences
  • Obstruct the Course of Justice
  • Fail to Appear in Court
  • Interfere with a Witness
  • Endanger another Person

WHAT IS BAIL?

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence you will likely enter into a legal, written promise, also known as a bail undertaking, to attend court at a particular time on a particular date.

Bail is usually given if you are not considered a risk to the community while awaiting trial. If you don’t attend court or fail to comply with all the conditions stated in the bail undertaking, you will be in breach of bail conditions.

If you are denied bail, you may be able to apply for reconsideration of the Magistrate’s decision, usually in the Supreme Court.

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