The Objectives of the Bail Program
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to reduce the number of accused who are held in custody awaiting trial
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to reduce the number of remand admissions and the days stayed in jails and detention centres by inmates on remand,
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to provide verified information about an accused to the court at his/her first court appearance and/or bail hearing, regarding the suitability of the accused for the bail program,
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to offer bail supervision to the court as an alternative to traditionally imposed monetary or surety bail conditions,
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to interview accused in custody before bail hearings in an attempt to expedite their release b y mobilizing community resources on their behalf,
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to facilitate appropriate referrals to and follow-up with community agencies,
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to assit the accused to understand the pre-trial release process and to comply with the terms of his/her release,
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to ensure that the accused is aware of the appeal process and to facilitate access to this process.