M2 - Learner Manual
9. Preparing bail application information
The most common situation where you will be required to assist someone with a bail application is if the person is in custody having been refused bail by the Police. In these cases, you are permitted to make a verbal application for bail. Effective interviewing skills and assessment of the law are essential to providing your client with accurate legal advice and making the best bail application on their behalf.
There are a number of forms available on the Local Court website, for example in cases where a person wants to have their bail reviewed or for a Supreme Court Bail application. See here under the heading “Bail Forms”.
Local Court Forms:
http://www.localcourt.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/forms_fees/forms.aspx
Supreme Court forms:
You must always ensure that your client understands the law in relation to bail, especially the importance of putting forward the best application you can. There are some situations where seeking a short adjournment to provide the court with some relevant supporting documentation may be in your client’s interests.