{UAH} HOW TO APPLY FOR BAIL FROM COURT

HOW TO APPLY FOR BAIL FROM COURT

Before the trial starts, the person's relatives or friends should get sufficient sureties that are a person of good moral standing in society, for example, religious leaders and Local leaders and request them to come to appear in Court with proper identification that is the national ID. The procedure is different depending on the level of Court.

High Court:

The procedure in the High Court is complicated since it requires drafting and filing documents. It is proper and prudent that an accused finds a lawyer to represent him or her, and in case he or she cannot afford, they can use legal aid for assistance.

Magistrate Court:

In a lower court, one can ask for Bail orally (by word of mouth), and this is very simple. The charges and rights are read, and the accused is allowed to ask for Bail, which he or she can then do. The Court will then go ahead and ask for the sureties if any, and if the sureties meet the requirements, then Bail is granted.

A police bond is similar to Bail with regard to its effect. The difference lies in the fact that under a police bond, the police officer in charge of a police station has the power to release a person taken into custody without a warrant if it is not practicable to take that person to Court within 48 hours of arrest. This is given by the police officer in charge of a police station.

In conclusion, therefore, Bail is not automatic, and where the Court does not grant it, one can appeal to the next Court.

WHAT HAPPENS IF COURT REFUSES TO GIVE BAIL:

If Courts refuse to grant a person bail, then this person can appeal the decision to a higher court, e.g., High Court.

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