Police Bail and Summons

Question 1

What are the initial duties that have to completed before bailing a prisoner?

Answer 1

Custody charge sheet completed correctly (signed by an NCO before the Notice of Police Bail is completed.

Handwriting sample obtained for fingerprint form.

Address (prisoner’s) and other details have been verified.

Fingerprints and / or palm prints obtained.Photograph taken.

Authority to bail prisoner obtained from supervisor.

Not Wanted check made to ensure prisoner is not wanted.

CHAFPAN

Question 2

Before bailing a prisoner, you must:

Answer 2

Notice of Police Bail completed and read to prisoner, who must sign the bail bond.

Authority from the watch house S/SGT

Right prisoner (ensure the right one)

Receipt for property completed.

BARR

Question 3

When bailing a prisoner, how long before they must appear in court?

Answer 3

Conditions imposed: No later than 7 days.

No conditions: No later than 14 days.