SU04 Police Bail and Summons

Question 1

What is the maximum length of time between a summons being issued and the first court appearance date?

Answer 1

Up to two months

Question 2

Process for someone arrested on warrant

Answer 2

Warrant out for arrest issued by Judge (missing court)

1. defendant is located
2. arrested
3. held in custody and
4. taken directly to Court as soon as practicable on the original charge

Question 3

Process for someone breaching bail conditions

Answer 3

May arrest without warrant

1. defendant is located after a breach
2. arrested
3. held in custody
4. taken to court as soon as practicable

Question 4

How to serve summons to defendant

Answer 4

• Leave with person being served

- Left with family member living at same address and appears over 18

Question 5

What are bail conditions and what are the consequences if they are broken?

Answer 5

Prevention measure to reduce likelihood of re-offending and re-victimisation

Must be relevant, reasonable, enforceable

• No penalty
• Can arrest without warrant
• Court reconsiders bail option

Question 6

Differences between Police bail and Court Bail

Answer 6

Police bail issued by Police. Aim to deliver to first court appearance

Court bail imposed by Judge following delivery from Police. Offender MUST comply

Question 7

What are the 6 possible actions when dealing with Offenders?

Answer 7

1. No action
2. Warning
3. TPO
4. Diversion
5. Restorative Justice
6. Charge