BAIL APPLICATION

How to Prepare

1. Prepare Written Submissions

Each team must prepare a written bail submission as well as their submission being presented orally to the court. The aim of this is to give the Judge a brief idea about what arguments your team will make. Short and succinct is best! We will provide you a template too.

2. Familiarise yourself with the Bail Act

To be successful in this competition, you must convince the court of your client’s eligibility for bail. The way to do this is by taking into consideration the crimes committed and the tests outlined in the Bail Act. To strengthen your argument, you should discuss reasons why the prosecution would oppose bail and refute these reasons. Know your sections of the Bail Act!

3. Do your Research

There are many different resources available to assist you in preparing for this competition, including (but certainly not limited to):

MLL218 Criminal Procedure Notes and Learning Resources*

Websites like the Judicial College of Victoria Youtube videos of bail applications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRF DdKrzdo

Attend bail applications through the Victorian Court system (either in person or online).