Can young offenders get bail?
Adult bail provisions apply from the age of 17. They can be bailed with or without conditions or remanded in custody to a prison or remand centre. Below 17 can be bailed with or without conditions or into local authority accommodation, or very occasionally, into custody. The local authority is designated by the court, usually the person’s home or where offence was committed. 15-16 yr old males can be remanded in custody if the court considers that secure accommodation is needed and the local authority cannot provide this. The court may place requirements on the Local Authority which ensure compliance with conditions. A Local Authority cannot detain someone for more than 72 hours without a court order.
