A guide to bail applications / Mabowa Thomas Mokoena.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Practical considerations -- Bail before first appearance in court -- The bail application in court -- Factors to be taken into account when granting bail -- Juveniles -- The effect of bail -- Cancellation of bail -- Bail in the High Court -- Annexures -- Police bail -- Written notice to appear in court -- Prosecuter bail -- Summons: warrant of arrest -- Summons in criminal case -- Bail affidavit -- Notice of appeal -- New facts -- Urgent High Court application -- Expungement of record (1) -- Expungement of record (2) -- Expungement of record (3) -- Age estimation of child -- Warrant of arrest -- Order for remission of bail -- Inquiry into absence.

The issue of pre-trial release or bail remains an important topic in the criminal justice process. This is mainly because bail is concerned with one of the most important principles of justice, namely, individual freedom. The denial of release after arrest constitutes, without doubt, serious infraction to personal freedom. Thus, knowledge of the processes related to pre-trial release is important, not only to lawyers, but also to all who are interested in the right to freedom. A Guide to Bail Applications second edition expands on some of the most important issues, case discussions and case ex.