In Ontario, bail conditions can be changed through the process of a bail variation hearing. A bail variation hearing is a court proceeding where the accused person or their lawyer can apply to have the bail conditions modified or removed. The first step in the process of a bail variation hearing is to file an […]

A surety is a person who acts as a guarantee for an accused person’s appearance in court during a bail hearing in Toronto. When an accused person is arrested and charged with a criminal offence, they may be held in custody until their bail hearing. At the bail hearing, the accused may be released on […]

The bail process in Ontario is a legal procedure that determines whether a person who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offence should be released from custody before their trial. The goal of the bail process is to ensure that the accused will attend all court appearances and comply with any conditions imposed […]