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Supreme Court of New South Wales
Bail is an agreement to attend court to answer a criminal charge. It can be granted at any stage of criminal proceedings. Often, when bail is granted, a number of conditions are applied to the bail undertaking. These can include surrendering a passport or agreeing to report to police on a regular basis. A well known condition is requiring the deposit of a sum of money or security (i.e. property)with the Court and agreeing to forfeit that money or security if bail is breached. After the Court matter has been finalised, bail will be refunded.
Application forms, acceptable person forms
Frequently asked questions about being a surety
Requirements for the lodging of property as security (Real Property Act land only)
Frequently asked questions
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