In criminal law, bail is the process of releasing a defendant from jail or other governmental custody with conditions set to reasonably assure public safety and court appearance.
Step 1: Arrest, The first step in the bail process is the arrest of the accused. The police will arrest the accused and take them into custody. Step 2: Bail Application After the arrest, the accused or their representative can file a bail application.
The bail bond amount is determined by a judge based on several factors, including the severity of the alleged offense, the defendant's criminal history, and the perceived risk of flight. For more serious charges, a judge may set a higher bail.
For smaller crimes, the accused will be allowed to apply for bail immediately. If the crime is complex, the accused may have to wait for 48 hours to claim his or her right in court. In the bail hearing, the judge may decide whether the accused can get bail or not based on various factors.
1. Regular Bail. Regular bail refers to a legal mechanism through which a court can order the release of a person in custody on suspicion of committing an offense, with the condition that they do not obstruct the course of justice.
Regular Bail is applied for after an arrest, while Anticipatory Bail is applied for in anticipation of arrest. Both types of Bail require a formal application to be filed with the court and a bail bond, which is a monetary deposit made to the court as security.
Conditions for Grant of Bail in bailable offenses: Sufficient reasons to believe that the accused has not committed the offense. There is sufficient reason to conduct further enquiry in the matter. Not accused of any offense punishable with death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to 10 years.
- The accused must furnish a bail bond and sureties as directed by the court. - The accused must appear before the court on the designated dates to maintain their right to bail. - The accused must not tamper with evidence or influence witnesses, as this could lead to the cancellation of bail.