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Bail applications: Step by step guide
- 2 CPD Points
- Start Any Time
- Interactive
- Start from $249.00
- ID048_CRIM
Course Overview
"Bail" grants liberty in the context of an offence or alleged offence. The application itself involves five key steps which is governed in NSW by the Bail Act 2013 (NSW). This legislation establishes a framework to decide whether individuals accused of offences should be detained or released, with or without conditions.
This course, crafted for a standard two-hour duration, will guide you through the intricacies of bail procedures. Completion of the course may earn you up to 2 CPD units. The College of Law extends gratitude to James McInerney for his invaluable subject matter expertise, contributing to the comprehensive nature of this course.
You'll explore topics like:
- Getting started
- Client interview
- Show cause, bail concerns and unacceptable risk
- Presenting a bail application
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of Professional Skills.
Course Structure
- Getting started
- Client interview
- Show cause, bail concerns and unacceptable risk
- Presenting a bail application
Materials were easy to understand and enjoyed the quizzes at the end to cement my knowledge.
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If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
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However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.
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