The bail amount is determined by the Court based on several considerations. Such considerations may include:

• Nature, number, and seriousness of the offence(s) committed

• Severity of the prescribed punishments for the offence(s)

• Character (including criminal history), financial means and standing of the accused

• Potential Flight Risk or threat to public safety

• Likelihood of compliance with the bail or personal bond conditions

For more information, you may wish to visit https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/criminal/charged-with-crime and download the Guidebook for Accused in Person (available in 4 languages) found at the bottom of the page.