Pre-charge bail

Pre-charge bail is a temporary arrangement that allows police to hold a suspect in custody or release them under certain conditions while they continue their investigation before formally charging them with a crime. It ensures police have time to gather evidence while the individual is not in custody or is released on conditions such as reporting to the police regularly. This process helps balance effective investigation with the rights of the suspect, who is not yet formally charged or convicted. The bail is usually granted for a specific period, after which further action is decided.