This guide provides a step-by-step approach to the process. My recommendation for each application is to take the time, write out the steps of this guide and ensure you're making the right decision. >[!NOTE] When In Doubt: Flow Charts >[Section 3D of the Bail Act 1977](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/s3d.html) has the legislated pathways of how bail applications are supposed to work. Use them. ![[Overview of Bail & Remand]] # Guide Structure 1. [[Part 1 - Today's Incident]] - [ ] Identify today's charges (what you arrested for) - [ ] Identify [Sch. 1](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/sch1.html), [Sch. 2](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/sch2.html) & [Sch. 3](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/sch3.html) charges across today's incident - [ ] Review your evidence & ensure points of proof are covered ([[20 Offences]]) - [ ] Compile your reports as required 2. [[Part 2 - Outstanding Matters]] - [ ] Review the accused's criminal priors - [ ] Identify violent offence convictions within the last 10 years - [ ] Identify any offences similar to today's charges - [ ] Note down the outcome of the court matter & the date of the offence - [ ] Intent to Summons matters? - [ ] Bail matters? - [ ] Outstanding Warrant Matters? - [ ] Community Corrections Orders? - [ ] Identify [Sch. 1](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/sch1.html), [Sch. 2](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/sch2.html) & [Sch. 3](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/sch3.html) charges across outstanding matters - [ ] Identify relevant Family Violence History (e.g. same victim for today's matters) 3. [[Part 3 - The Accused]] - [ ] Identify outstanding matters & charges contained within - [ ] Identify Sch. 1, Sch. 2 or Sch. 3 charges across outstanding matters - [ ] Is your accused a [Child, Vulnerable Adult or ATSI](http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ba197741/s3.html)? - [ ] Have you notified any required services due to this? - [ ] Ask the accused the [[Part 3 - The Accused#^553b13|Personal Circumstances]] questions 4. [[Part 4 - Bail and Remand Applications (Briefs)]] - [ ] Prepare the Remand / Bail Application (VP1372) ([[Part 4 - Bail and Remand Applications (Briefs)#^ec51cc|Contents of App]]) - [ ] Prepare charges & sign all - [ ] Complete Bail Revocation Forms as required 6. List Matter at Court (Refer to PFSU Remand HUB) 1. During Court Hours -> Local Registrar + VLA + Prosecutor 2. After Court Hours -> BARC Registrar + BARC VLA + BARC Prosecutors 3. Nominal Informant Organised 7. Post-Remand 1. Fax CDEB Charge (sub-incident # on each charge) to ensure recording on LEAP, you do not need any other forms faxed off to have it linked to the incident.