Editing Bail (section)

=== New Zealand ===
In New Zealand, those charged with a criminal offence have a right to be released on bail with reasonable terms and conditions, unless there is a good reason for continuing to be held in custody.

When one is arrested the police decide whether to grant the person bail until their court date. After that the courts will have discretion whether to grant bail again, if the case is not resolved at the first court appearance.

When considering granting bail, the police and courts take into consideration factors such as: the persons likelihood of showing up to court, the nature of the offence, the persons past conduct, whether the person will offend again while out on bail, and the risk of evidence/witnesses being tampered with. Certain offences (such as violence, drug-dealing, or repeat offenders) automatically disqualify persons from being granted bail. People who have previously breached their bail or the conditions associated with it are less likely to be granted bail again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://communitylaw.org.nz/community-law-manual/chapter-33-the-criminal-courts/how-criminal-cases-begin-pleading-bail-and-name-suppression/bail-being-released-while-your-case-is-ongoing/|title=Bail: Being released while your case is ongoing|website=Community Law}}</ref>