M2 - Learner Manual

4.6. The consequence of a breach of bail

When a client is granted bail, they sign an acknowledgment of the bail and its conditions and the client is released. If the client does not comply with a condition of the bail, they are in breach of their bail. A failure to comply with a bail condition is not an offence but it can lead to the bail being arrested by police and bail being reconsidered by the court.

The police are to consider alternatives to arresting a person for breach of bail before proceeding to arrest, however, a client should be advised that if they do breach their bail, they may be arrested and have their bail refused. Bail conditions should be strictly complied with.

Failing to appear at court (as required when on bail) is a criminal offence.