Article 81

An arrested person may apply to the Court before which he is first brought under Article 61 or the trial Court after being formally charged, for pre-trial release at any time. The application for pre-trial release may be granted by that Court.

The application for pre-trial release shall be in writing and signed by the applicant or his representative or counsel. It shall contain a summary of the reasons for the application and the amount of the bail bond, if any, the applicant is prepared to enter into, or the guarantors, if any, who are willing to be responsible for securing the applicant’s appearance.

The Court to which the application is made shall ensure that the applicant has the opportunity to consult with his representative or counsel in preparation of the application for pre-trial release.