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Tess McCarthy

The police released me on bail – what does this mean?

Police bail, sometimes called pre-charge bail, will be imposed when the police have arrested and detained a suspect but are not yet in a position to make a decision whether they are going to charge them.


The individual needs to be released on either police bail, released under investigation (‘RUI’) or no further action is taken, which means the investigation is concluded (‘NFA’).


With a wealth of experience relating to police bail and the frequently asked questions clients have surrounding it, we have put together a catalogue of information available for you to read.


Take a look through the links below to learn more about being released on bail by the police:



Legal disclaimer: Articles are intended as an introduction to the topic and do not constitute legal advice. The information contained herein is accurate at the date of publication but please note that the law is ever changing and evolving. If you require advice in relation to any matter raised in this article please contact a member of the team.

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