Form 20.7 – Warrant To Arrest - Bail Act 1997 Section 9(4)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when someone on bail has violated their bail conditions
• • Use this form when you need immediate arrest authority for someone who has breached bail
• • Use this form when other enforcement methods have failed
• • Use this form specifically for violations covered under Section 9(4) of the Bail Act 1997
• • Don't use this form for initial bail hearings or appeals

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline mentioned for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after the bail violation occurs to ensure timely arrest.

Before you submit

• • Complete all required personal information fields for the person sought
• • Detail the specific bail condition(s) that were violated
• • Attach supporting evidence of the violation
• • Verify the correct court jurisdiction
• • Ensure the form is signed by the authorized officer
• • Check that the form references the correct case number
• • Confirm the warrant is necessary for the specific violation

How to file this form

1. 1Gather all information about the bail violation and the individual
2. 2Complete the form with all required details
3. 3Attach supporting documentation of the violation
4. 4Have the form signed by the authorized officer
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office
6. 6Obtain a copy of the filed warrant for records
7. 7Distribute the warrant to relevant law enforcement agencies

Known limitations

• • This form only authorizes arrest for bail violations under Section 9(4) of the Bail Act 1997
• • The warrant must be based on reasonable grounds for believing a violation occurred
• • The form does not replace other legal procedures that may be necessary
• • The warrant may be challenged in court if procedures aren't followed correctly
• • Additional court orders may be needed depending on the nature of the violation