Hey everyone, my friend has been on tagged bail for about 4 months now, and I was wondering how long they can stay on this? Is there a limit? Also, if they think the tag is unnecessary, can they ask for it to be taken off?
Hey! In the UK, there’s no set time for how long someone can be on tagged bail. It could go on until the case is resolved. The tag is usually there for monitoring curfew or exclusion zones, and it’s up to the court. If your friend thinks it’s too much, they can ask for a review through the court. A solicitor can help with that.
@Zayn
Wait, so your friend can just ask the court to take the tag off? That sounds like a big deal lol. How does that work?
Jules said:
@Zayn
Wait, so your friend can just ask the court to take the tag off? That sounds like a big deal lol. How does that work?
Yeah, it’s possible! They can apply for a review of the bail conditions. But courts are careful with removing the tag, especially if they thought it was necessary at the start. They might need a good reason, like proving the tag’s not needed anymore or showing they’ve been complying.
My friend had a similar situation. They got the tag removed after showing they’d been sticking to the curfew and everything. It took a while, but it worked in the end .
Shae said:
My friend had a similar situation. They got the tag removed after showing they’d been sticking to the curfew and everything. It took a while, but it worked in the end!
That’s good to know! Was it just about showing compliance, or did they have to provide more proof? Would love to know what to expect in that process.
@Jules
Mostly compliance. They kept a record of everything, like how the tag was affecting their work and stuff. A solicitor helped to make their case stronger too.
Make sure they’re sticking to all the conditions, like the curfew. If they comply for long enough, it might even help later if they get sentenced. They could get some time off their sentence for the days they complied with the curfew.
@Clancy
True! It’s called a curfew credit. They get half a day credit for each full day under curfew, which can reduce their sentence if convicted. But they need to request that credit during sentencing.
If they’re facing problems with the tag (like discomfort or work issues), they should document it. That could help if they want to argue for it to be removed or modified later.
Flippa said:
If they’re facing problems with the tag (like discomfort or work issues), they should document it. That could help if they want to argue for it to be removed or modified later.
That’s a good tip! Didn’t even think about documenting those issues. Thanks for the advice .
I’d definitely recommend having a solicitor look into it. They can help with making an official application to the court. It might take some time, but it’s worth it if they really don’t think the tag is needed anymore.
@Bin
Yeah, a solicitor would make the process way smoother. They can guide your friend on how to present their case effectively.