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Bail supervision: national guidance
This document provides revised guidance for the operation of bail supervision setting out standards and expectations to support the consistent delivery of the service across Scotland.
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Annex 7 Bail Supervision Warnings Process
Three flowcharts showing the bail supervision warnings process from first non-engagement to breach
First flowchart
1st non-engagement
Action – bail supervisor investigates and discusses with line manager
If acceptable non-engagement
- proceed to in-person discussion and adjustment of management plan if required
- proceed to – continue with bail supervision
- stop
If not acceptable non-engagement
- proceed to 1st written warning issued via recorded delivery and recorded in case file
- proceed to in-person discussion and adjustment of management plan if required
- proceed to – continue with bail supervision
- stop
Second flowchart
2nd non-engagement
Action – bail supervisor investigates and discusses with line manager
If acceptable non-engagement,
- proceed to in-person discussion and adjustment of management plan if required
- proceed to – continue with bail supervision
- stop
If not acceptable non-engagement
- proceed to 2nd written warning issued via recorded delivery and recorded in case file
- proceed to in-person discussion and adjustment of management plan if required
- proceed to – continue with bail supervision
- stop
Third flowchart
3rd non-engagement
If acceptable non-engagement,
- proceed to in-person discussion and adjustment of management plan if required
- proceed to – continue with bail supervision
- stop
If not acceptable non-engagement
- proceed to breach report submitted to Police Scotland for investigation
- proceed to individual informed where appropriate and recorded in case file
- proceed to await outcome and maintain contact with the individual in the interim
- stop
Contact
Email: louise.ward@gov.scot
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