Criminal · Bail

Bail bond & surety estimator

A reasoned starting figure for the personal bond and surety amount to propose in a bail application.

Calculation inputs

Offence type

Weigh the maximum sentence, the role of the accused, and any prior record.

For cheque dishonour, fraud or recovery-linked offences, the bond is scaled to the sum in dispute.

Courts commonly require two sureties, each executing a bond in the like amount.