Overview

Introduction

This chapter provides guidelines for a probation officer attending a district court bail hearing.

It explains when it would be appropriate for the probation officer to oppose bail in respect of a defendant, and the procedure required to do this.

This chapter contains the following topics:

• Opposing Bail
• Grounds for Opposing Bail
• Completing the Opposition to Bail Report
• Preparing for the District Court Bail Hearing
• During the District Court Bail Hearing
• Following the District Court Bail Hearing