Police and Court Bail

Question 1

Before bailing a prisoner, you must….

Answer 1

B - complete a NOTICE OF POLICE BAIL
A - have AUTHORITY from the watch house senior sergeant
R - ensure you have the RIGHT prisoner
R - complete a RECEIPT for property

Question 2

The duties of the watch house keeper, in relation to Police Bail are….

Answer 2

C - CUSTODY CHARGE SHEET completed
H - HANDWRITING sample obtained
A - ADDRESS and other details verified
F - FINGERPRINTS/PALM-PRINTS obtained
P - PHOTOGRAPH taken
A - AUTHORITY from supervisor to bail prisoner
N - NOT-WANTED check made

Question 3

Police Bail Without Conditions

Answer 3

If the only condition of police bail is the requirement to attend court at a specific place and time, the date on which the defendant is required to attend MUST NOT BE LATER THAN 14 days

Question 4

Police Bail With Conditions

Answer 4

If conditions are imposed IN ADDITION to the requirement to attend court, the date on which the defendant is required to attend court MUST NOT BE LATER THAN 7 days