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ARTICLE · 10 JUNE 2024

Bail applications in Queensland

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Bail is a promise or an undertaking that you will return to court on a set date and abide by certain conditions.

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If charged with a criminal offence in Queensland, prior to your matter going to trial, you may seek bail. Bail is a promise or an undertaking that you will return to court on a set date and abide by certain conditions. Under the Bail Act 1980 (Qld) (the Bail Act), there are two types of bail in Queensland:

  1. Watchhouse bail; and
  2. Court bail.

What is watchhouse bail?

Watchhouse bail is granted by a police officer. This happens after a person has been arrested and taken to a police watchhouse. If you are given bail at the watchhouse, you are required to sign a bail undertaking which usually provides a number of conditions you must abide by.

If you are not granted watchhouse bail by a police officer, they are required to take you to court as soon as reasonably practicable, where you can apply to the court for bail.

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