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Criminal Defence2 November 202610 min readWhat is the Bail Division in NSW? A guide for families
The Bail Division is a statewide virtual part of the NSW Local Court that decides bail for adults refused police bail, with everyone appearing by video link. Here's how it works, who it covers, and how family can help.
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Bail Applications2 November 202614 min readMy family member has been arrested in NSW. How can I help them get bail?
After an arrest in NSW, here's what happens at the police station, how police and courts decide bail, and the practical things family can do, from character references to security, to help get someone out on bail.
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