Released Under Investigation (RUI) Note Template
Product editorial team — criminal defence workflow guidance for England and Wales. Content reviewed for general professional workflow accuracy; not legal advice.
RUI is not police bail — conditions and return dates differ. Your note should record the RUI status explicitly and any written material from the custody suite.
Disclaimer: General workflow information for criminal defence professionals in England and Wales. Not legal advice on any case. Outcomes depend on the facts and applicable law.
Record clearly
- Outcome stated as RUI / released under investigation
- Any conditions or undertaking-style restrictions
- OIC or unit contact for updates
- Advice on remaining under investigation
- Follow-up actions for the firm
Custody Note outcome sections support bail, RUI and charge pathways in one structured record.