HC61 - Notice of motion for bail by persons in custody - Form 1

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for bail for someone currently in custody
• • Use this form for both criminal and some civil matters where detention is involved
• • Use this form when you need to propose specific bail conditions
• • Use this form when standard bail procedures aren't applicable
• • Use this form when an emergency bail application is needed outside regular court hours

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Not confirmed in official source if there are specific time limits for submitting bail applications after arrest. Generally, bail applications should be made as soon as possible after detention to minimize time in custody.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal details of the person in custody are accurate
• • Ensure all charges are correctly listed
• • Check that proposed bail conditions are reasonable and enforceable
• • Confirm all required signatures are included
• • Verify supporting documents are attached
• • Check that the correct court is listed for submission
• • Ensure the form is completed in full with no blank sections

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official HC61 form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the person in custody
3. 3Prepare supporting documents including identification and legal arguments
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Attend the scheduled bail hearing if required
6. 6Follow up with the court if you haven't received a response within a reasonable time

Known limitations

• • This form does not guarantee that bail will be granted
• • The form may not be appropriate for all types of legal matters
• • Certain serious offenses may have restrictions on bail eligibility
• • The form must be used in conjunction with proper legal advice
• • Electronic submission options may not be available for all courts