18.1 Bail Recognisance - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Section 22 (As Amended By Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act 2007, Section 1) Bail Act 1997, Section 5 (As Amended By Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 8)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when the court is considering bail for criminal proceedings
• • Use this when a surety is being required for the accused's release
• • Use this when specific conditions need to be attached to the bail
• • Use this when the bail amount needs to be formally recorded
• • Don't use this for civil matters - it's specific to criminal bail proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Bail applications should be submitted as soon as possible after the accused's initial court appearance, as delays may affect the accused's ability to be released pending trial.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal information is accurate and current
• • Ensure signatures are from all required parties
• • Confirm the bail amount is appropriate for the situation
• • Check that all conditions of release are clearly stated
• • Verify the form is the most recent version
• • Ensure all supporting documents are attached
• • Confirm the correct court location and case number
• • Review for completeness before submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official 18.1 Bail Recognisance form from the court
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Have the surety review and sign the form
4. 4Present the completed form to the court registrar
5. 5Attend the bail hearing with the completed form
6. 6Receive a copy of the signed and approved form
7. 7Ensure compliance with all stated conditions

Known limitations

• • This form does not guarantee bail will be granted
• • The court may impose additional conditions not listed on the form
• • The form must be used in conjunction with other court procedures
• • Electronic submission options may be limited in some courts
• • Special procedures may apply for certain types of offenses