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What is bail?
Bail is a temporary release from custody, granted by a court, usually before a trial. The person on bail promises to return to court and often has conditions, like reporting to police. Cliff Dobbie was on bail for one offence when he committed another in 1990, highlighting the risks courts weigh when granting temporary release.
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