Bail and RUI Follow-Up Checklist

After a police station attendance, the attendance note is only part of the job. This checklist helps criminal defence professionals record outcome details and plan follow-up while matters are still fresh. It is workflow guidance for professionals — not legal advice.

Disclaimer: This page describes common professional workflow points. It does not advise on bail applications, RUI law, or what action to take in any case.

What to record at the station

• Outcome type — NFA, charged, bailed (s.47ZA or other), RUI / released under investigation, further detention, or other documented outcome.
• Time of release or decision — contemporaneous where possible.
• Bail conditions — each condition in plain language; curfew, residence, reporting, non-contact, geographic limits, etc.
• Bail date / return — police bail date or court date if charged.
• RUI wording — if released under investigation, note that status and any written conditions or officer comments.
• Officer details — OIC, custody sergeant, or other contact relevant to follow-up.
• Custody / DSCC reference — for correspondence and firm records.
• Client advice on outcome — what you explained about next steps, conditions, and attending court if charged.

Follow-up actions (firm workflow)

• Email or letter to instructing firm with attendance note / PDF.
• Diarise bail return, first hearing, or review date.
• Request outstanding disclosure if not yet complete.
• Note any undertakings to contact police or provide information.
• Update case management / billing with time and outcome codes.
• Supervision flag if vulnerable client, youth, or complex conditions.

How Custody Note helps

Custody Note includes structured outcome and follow-up sections so bail, RUI and charge decisions are recorded in the same attendance record as disclosure and interview notes — supporting consistent PDF export and firm handover. It does not provide legal advice or guarantee any compliance outcome.

See also how to structure a custody attendance note and the file review checklist.