Bail
259 Bail
The Children's Court, a bail justice or a police officer may grant bail if—
a child has been arrested under a warrant issued under section 257(3) and it is not possible for the Children's Court to immediately hear the proceeding to which the warrant relates; or
a child has appeared before the Children's Court in relation to a proceeding under section 257 and the Court adjourns the hearing of the proceeding.
Subject to section 154, the Bail Act 1977 applies under this section, with any necessary modifications, as if a reference to a person accused of an offence or an accused included a reference to the child.
If the child is refused bail, the child must be remanded in custody for a period not exceeding 21 clear days.
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