The police officer who arrests a person eligible to apply for release on bail must:
An application for bail is made on a simple form which is available in both police stations and courts. The bail authority (the court or person to whom the application is made) can allow an application to be made in some other way (for example, someone who has any difficulty completing the form can ask to make the application orally) [s 8(1a)].
The police must give as much assistance as is reasonably required to anyone in their custody to complete a written application [s 8(2)(a)].
A child under 18 years can be assisted by a parent or guardian to apply for bail [s 8(2a)].
It is an offence to knowingly provide false information in a bail application [s 22].
Persons not eligible for bail
A person is not eligible for bail if they are:
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