Understanding bail
Bail is when someone is charged with an offence and then released until their court case.
Bail hearings and decisions
The bail process including what happens during a bail hearing, how decisions to grant or deny bail are made, and any conditions that a person must comply with while on bail.
Being on bail
Information about bail conditions and breaches of bail.
Information for victims of crime and witnesses
Helping you understand the bail process and where to get support.
Bail support
Information for defendants
Information about the justice process from ACT Courts website.
Legal Aid ACT
For one off legal advice or to apply for ongoing legal support.
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT)
Bail support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal Legal Service can help with bail applications and support while on bail.
Bail programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Information about support services and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system.
More information
Adults going into custody
Information about going into custody at the Alexander Maconochie Centre who do not get bail and go on remand.
Young people going into custody
Information about caring for young people at our youth detention centre, Bimberi.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
The role of the ACT Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is to prosecute all criminal cases on behalf of the Canberra community.