Bail Process Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two considerations when questions about the appropriateness of bail conditions?
A
Necessary and proportionality
2
Q
If there isn’t sufficient evidence to charge a person in custody, they should be?
A
Released without bail
3
Q
Why would you set bail conditions
A
Prevention of disorder or crime
In the interest of public safety
If it is in the public best interest
4
Q
Which officer can authorize bail conditions up to 28 days?
A
Inspector
5
Q
Who can authorize bail beyond a three month period?
A
Assistant chief constable or commander
6
Q
Conditional bail is
A
Conditions attached to bail to protect witnesses, preserve evidence, mitigate risk of further criminality
