Bail

A person on bail stays in the community while waiting for their charges to be finalised in the court process. If the court agrees to the person being on bail, the person will usually need to agree to conditions such as coming back to court for a trial or sentencing. Bail may have extra conditions, like reporting to Police, living at a certain place, or depositing a sum of money that can be forfeited if they breach bail. It is an offence to breach bail conditions.