Bail
- Created by: Ellen Powell
- Created on: 06-03-14 20:25
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- BAIL
- Police Bail
- The defendant is released until their trial
- 'Street bail' might be given by the police, to appear at a police station, or by a custody officer at the station following charge.
- Court Bail
- Bail may be refused if there is a risk that -
- -they will commit other offences
- -the defendant will fail to surrender
- -they will interfere with witnesses / obstruct justice
- When deciding if to grant bail, Magistrates will consider -
- -strength of evidence
- -the likely sentence
- -previous convictions / record
- -the nature and seriousness of the offence
- -community ties
- Conditions that may be attached to bail:
- A Surety
- A person responsible for ensuring you attend court and who may have to pay a specific sum if not
- Curfew
- May be enforced by electronic tagging
- Residence at a specific adress
- Restrictions
- Staying away from a specific person or place
- A Surety
- Bail may be refused if there is a risk that -
- Police Bail
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