#bailhearingprocess

Treaties, extradition policies, and other similar laws vary from country to country. Grounds for bail in extradition cases are complicated; as always, it depends on the nature of the case. Bail undoubtedly protects your fundamental right to liberty but it is not always the case that you are released on bail while your extradition proceeding progresses. Every country has their own extradition policies and again, the denial of bail during extradition proceedings is not uncommon.

In Ontario, extradition bail hearings are held at the Superior Court of Justice. The bail hearing process for extradition proceedings is similar to a Superior Court bail review. The accused person along with the proposed surety must submit materials detailing their background and plan of supervision for the accused. The factors that the Justice considers are not dissimilar to regular bail hearings. The judge considers factors, including: