Street Bail

A person who is arrested can be given bail before they arrive at a police station. This is called ‘street bail’.

The arresting officer must give the person a ‘bail notice’ which states that they must return to a specified police station, on a specific date and time.¹ The arresting officer can also apply other bail conditions.

1. Section 30A(1) and (2) Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984  (back)