Bailed to return

If the police do not feel they’re able to keep a person in custody but are not prepared to let that person go free, they may release that person on bail. Breaching bail can be a serious matter and as such legal advice should be sought. MK Law has a number of experienced solicitors and police station representatives who are on hand to provide advice and help throughout your process.

Bail conditions

Where a person is released on bail, conditions may be imposed. Depending on the nature and circumstances of the offence there’s a long list of potential conditions which may be imposed. The most important condition which will be imposed is the return date.

When bailed to return, the police will provide details of the date, time and location where they next expect to see the person in relation to this matter. Often this will be at the same police station in a few days’ time. It is vital to note these details down and ensure they are followed no matter what.

The police may impose other conditions such as electronic tagging, curfew, reporting to a specific police station at certain times, or not to contact specific people. Whatever conditions may be imposed; it is imperative that the conditions are followed as the consequences could be very serious.

Failure to attend the bail return date without a reasonable excuse constitutes a criminal offence. This carries a maximum sentence of 12 months’ imprisonment if convicted.