POLICE BAIL AND DETENTION IN POLICE CELL

POLICE BAIL AND DETENTION IN POLICE CELL

Bail, in its ordinary meaning, is the assurance or guarantee given by a person suspected or accused of committing a criminal offence. In investigation of criminal matters by the police or any other law enforcement agency, it is a written undertaking given by the offender that if temporarily released, he will make himself available whenever he is needed until the investigation is completed

1) Every person suspected of committing a crime is entitled to bail, most especially if it is a simple offence, misdemeanor or even a felony. The only exception is in capital offences.

2) Bail Is Free!!!

3) Bail is only a temporary release and the suspect is obliged to report to the IPO for as long as investigation continues.

4) A suspect must be released on bail within 24 hours or be charged to court..

5) A suspect is entitled to apply to court to be released if the Police refuse to grant him bail.

6) A person unduly detained is entitled to apply to enforce his fundamental right and claim damages for the unlawful detention.

7) Police cases do not die.

8) A suspect who believes his IPO is biased can apply for a change of IPO while the case can also be transferred to a higher quarter.

9) A suspect is entitled not to be re-arrested after bail, so far as he has not jumped bail.

10) The Police have the constitutional powers to detain a suspect, but it must not be for a longer period than allowed by law.