The temporary release of a person who is under arrest or who has already appeared in court is the process known as "bail". Judges are responsible for setting bail which requires a long process but many people want to get out of jail immediately most jails have standard bail schedules that specify bail amounts for common crimes. The laws governing when you can and cannot be bailed are contained in the BAIL ACT 2000.
Bail is offered as of right for bailable offenses. If an offense is bailable, the accused must be granted bail.
If an offense is non-bailable, this does not mean that bail cannot be offered. What it means is that the police or the court has the discretion to decide whether to grant bail.
Conditions required applying for a bail-
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- having to live at a particular place
- no contact with the victim
- no past criminal record
- report to the Police while on bail
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