- For simple offences, the accused person can ask for bail by word of mouth from the trial magistrate and the request will be accepted or rejected there and then. you do not necessarily need a lawyer.
- For serious offences, by making a written bail application to the high court. It is better than this application be made by a lawyer.
- It is the court which decides on when to hear the bail application.
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