Bail Applications

Bail applications after an arrest

If someone has been arrested, gather the person’s full name, the police station, the time of arrest and any information about the allegation. The correct bail route depends on the facts and charge.

What clients usually ask

Can bail be guaranteed?

No. Bail is a legal decision. An attorney can prepare and present the application, but cannot promise an outcome.

What should I send first?

Send the police station, the arrested person’s details, when the arrest happened and any charge or case information available.

Do you assist after hours?

Urgent arrest and bail enquiries can be started through WhatsApp. Availability depends on the facts and the stage of the matter.

The usual first steps

  1. Establish where the person is being held.
  2. Confirm the charge, first-appearance date and applicable process.
  3. Prepare the information and documents relevant to the bail hearing.

What to bring

Bring the agreement, court papers, notices, messages, dates and records that show what happened. Preserve original documents and electronic evidence without altering them.

New enquiry

Request a response from the firm.

Use the form for a new enquiry. For urgent after-hours bail, WhatsApp the firm directly.

New enquiry

Tell us what happened.

Keep the first message concise. Do not send original documents, passwords or banking details.

Prefer to call? 031 507 5699. For urgent after-hours bail, WhatsApp 083 455 8039.

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