What if police do not release me from custody after a police interview?
You have a right to apply for bail before a Bail Justice at the police station. If the Bail Justice [...]
How long can the police keep me in custody?
Unfortunately the law does not specify an exact time limit, but what the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) does say, is [...]
What happens after I’ve been charged?
Your case will be listed for hearing in court where your charges are determined by a Magistrate or a Judge, [...]
What is the process once my case is listed in court?
Summary Offences: Generally, less serious offences (summary matters) will be heard in the Magistrates’ Court. The usual court process for [...]
What does “On remand” & “Remanded in custody” mean?
When a person is "on remand" or "remanded in custody", this means that they are in police/prison custody awaiting trial. [...]
What is the meaning of bail?
Bail means the temporary release of a person who has been charged by the police or other authority, and is [...]
What is Bail?
Bail is the temporary release of a person who has been charged by police or another authority and is awaiting [...]
What does “on remand” or “remanded in custody” mean?
Being 'on remand' means a person is held in police or prison custody while awaiting trial. Most people on remand [...]
When can I apply for Bail in Victoria?
You can apply for bail at several stages: after being charged at a police station, before a Bail Justice or [...]
How do I apply for bail? When should I apply for bail? How many times can I apply for bail?
The short answer is that you can apply for bail as many times as you like, however if bail has [...]