Police & Bail Proceedings

Question 1

Who makes the decision to bail?

Answer 1

Senior Sergeant

Question 2

What is the process of Bail?

Answer 2

1-Bail granted(Bond taken ensure appearance)
2-Released on Bail(Liberty subject to conditions)
3-Summons(Summons police or court no conditions)

Question 3

When can Police Bail?

Answer 3

• Prisoner Charged
• Person arrest without warrant
• Court not open for them to attend
• Police consider it prudent to do so

Question 4

Can every prisoner be bailed by the Police?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What is the bail procedure?

Answer 5

B-Bail bond
A-authority
R-right prisoner
R-receipt

Question 6

What are the initial duties that must be completed?

Answer 6

C-Custody charge sheet
H-handwriting sample
A-address

Question 7

What must you make sure regarding identity before the prisoner is released on bail?

Answer 7

F-fingerprints
P-photograph taken
A-Authority
N-Not wanted? is the prisoner wanted

Question 8

When is a summons appropriate?

Answer 8

Prisoner cannot be placed before the court within seven days

The person can be summonsed with or without arrest warrant

Question 9

what is the maximum time into the future that a summons can be given?

Answer 9

2 months maximum

Question 10

Outline the summons procedure?

Answer 10

Prepare summons triplicate
Ensure date less than two months
Serve summons on defendant
Endorse the original summons with a statement