M2 - Learner Manual

Where bail has been refused by a police officer, the child will be brought before the court as soon as practicable. Most bail conditions are in the form of meeting certain conditions rather than a surety of money.  However, conditions imposed cannot be unreasonable or unrealistic. Factors taken into account are education, health and wellbeing and the likely effect of exacerbating problems at home.

It is important to make contact with family and support persons prior to making the bail application to identify the most appropriate bail proposal for the child and, where possible, have the family or support persons attend court. The Juvenile Justice officers may also be an important source of assistance as well as any youth services which provide assistance to young persons in custody.