A guide to applying for bail or varying bail if you have been charged with a crime in Queensland.

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• When should I use this kit?
• Important - court directive
• Legal terms used in this kit
• General information about bail
• Stage 1 - completing the forms
• 'Application for bail'
• 'Affidavit'
• Draft 'bail order'
• Changing a previously granted bail order (Variation of bail)
• Sample forms
• Letters of support
• Sample letters
• Stage 2 - filing your bail application
• Stage 3 - at court
• The judge's decision
• Bail pending an appeal