What does remanded on unconditional bail mean?

What is the difference between remand and bail?

Bail is the process whereby a person who has been arrested and charged is released from police custody back into the community whilst awaiting the next court hearing. If bail is refused, then the arrested person is remanded in custody pending the next court hearing.

How long can you stay on remand?

The length of time that someone can be held in prison awaiting trial in the Crown Court is six months. In September 2020, the Government increased the time lime to eight months. Lawyers told Fair Trials that the time limit 'may as well not exist' and that they were extended 'as a matter of routine'.

Does bail mean you have been charged?

Bail from a police station

You can be given bail at the police station after you've been charged. This means you'll be released from custody until your first court hearing. If you're given bail, you might have to agree to conditions like: living at a particular address.

What happens when your on remand?

Remand means that you will not be given bail and must stay in prison while your trial is going on.

How long can the police keep your phone UK?

If the police do find evidence on your phone, they will likely keep it until the conclusion of any trial that may take place – this can take months or even years depending on the circumstances.

How long can you be under investigation by police UK?

In the majority of cases, the police can detain someone without charge for 24 hours, but this can be extended to 36 or 96 hours if they're suspected of a serious crime.

How do you get bail conditions lifted UK?

Challenging police bail conditions

If the Magistrates' Court has reconsidered and you are still not happy with your bail conditions, you can apply to the Crown Court to request that certain conditions are changed. The conditions the Crown Court can change include: If you have been told where you must live while on bail.

What happens when bail conditions end?

If you break any of the conditions set out in your court bail, you may be arrested and brought before a magistrates' court. You may be charged under the Bail Act 1976 and could be remanded in custody until your trial begins.

What is an unconditional bail?

If a young person has pleaded not guilty to an offence

Then often bail will be granted unconditionally with the provision that if the young person fails to attend court as required, a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

What are the reasons for conditional bail?

Does remand come off your sentence?

The time also spent on remand, could be taken off by the judge at sentencing should the individual be found guilty at trial. This time will be taken into consideration by the judge once they pass sentence. If a person is convicted and remanded in custody until a sentencing hearing this is known as 'Judges Remand'.

Is being on remand serious?

If the court decides to put you on remand it means you'll go to prison until your trial begins. If you're under 18 you'll be taken to a secure centre for young people, not an adult prison. You will probably be put on remand if: you have been charged with a serious crime, for example armed robbery.

What does remand on bail mean?

Definition of remand (someone) on bail

law, British. : to allow (someone) to post bail and wait for trial at home instead of in prison.

Why would you be put on remand?

Typically, a suspect will be remanded only if it is likely that he or she could commit a serious crime, interfere with the investigation, or fail to come to the trial. In the majority of court cases, the suspect will not be in detention while awaiting trial, often with restrictions such as bail.

Can you be released on bail without being charged?

If you are released on bail or 'under investigation' it means that the police are not yet ready to make a charging decision on your case, but that the police investigation remains active and you are still a suspect.

What are the different types of bail?

Bail may be given in the form of corporate surety, property bond, cash deposit, or recognizance (Sec. 1).

What happens when charged with bail?

Bail is when a person enters a written bond, also known as recognisance, committing to appear before the court to answer the charges made against them. Bail is based on the principal that the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. A person may be required to lodge money as part of their bail.

Can you visit someone on remand?

A convicted prisoner is usually allowed at least two 1-hour visits every 4 weeks. A prisoner on remand (waiting for their trial) is allowed three 1-hour visits a week.

Can you get bail after being remanded?

Under Schedule One, Part IIA of the Bail Act 1976, a person is entitled to be granted bail at the first hearing at which he appears charged with an offence. If a remand in custody is sought, he may apply for bail using any argument of fact or law that he chooses.

Can you call someone on remand?

Although some prisons now have phones in each cell, most only have shared phones on each wing, meaning prisoners can only access them at certain times of day. In either case, it is not possible to call a prisoner - they can only make outbound calls to pre-approved numbers listed on the their “pin”.