The Bail Package Playbook
How Arthur builds a release plan that wins in court and holds up in real life
“The Crown doesn’t want a promise. The judge doesn’t want a speech. They want a plan. And the plan better be real.”
Bail Is a Battle of Structure
When someone’s arrested, the first real question isn’t guilt.
It’s custody.
Will they stay in? Or get out while they wait for trial?
In a perfect world, the answer would be simple:
“Is this person a danger? A flight risk? Will they show up and behave?”
But in the real world, the court is looking for a structure:
A set of facts, contacts, conditions, and logistics that make it safe — and defensible — to release the accused.
The defence lawyer needs to show:
- Where they’ll live
- Who will supervise them
- Whether they have a job
- Who’s supporting them
- What their schedule looks like
- How they’ll avoid drugs, weapons, or contact with complainants
- That this isn’t a revolving door — and the plan is better than last time
It’s not advocacy. It’s logistics.
And this is where most bail applications fail:
Not because the law says no — but because the plan is vague, rushed, or imaginary.
Arthur Builds Real Plans
At Arthur Investigations, we don’t argue the law.
We build the file that gives the lawyer something to stand on.
We create real, verified, structured bail packages — fast, clean, and complete.
Our job is to hand the defence a package that says:
- Here’s the residence. We’ve visited. We have photos.
- Here’s the surety. We’ve spoken to them. They understand the conditions.
- Here’s the workplace. Confirmed hours, supervisor name, and support letter attached.
- Here are community supports, treatment options, or monitoring plans.
- Here are references — people who know the accused and are willing to be contacted.
- Here’s a proposed release plan — hour by hour, if needed.
It’s not just a stack of papers.
It’s a structured, credible alternative to detention.
And it’s one judges, Crowns, and lawyers respect — because it’s not built in a panic the morning of court.
Why This Matters
Here’s what most people don’t realize about bail:
- You may only get one shot.
- Delays cost lives, jobs, housing, and kids.
- A bad plan looks worse than no plan.
- Release is about perception as much as policy.
When the Crown asks, “Where will he live?” — you can’t say “with a friend.”
When the judge asks, “Who will monitor her?” — you can’t say “someone she knows.”
When the duty counsel says, “Do you have a plan?” — they need more than a shrug.
Arthur fills that gap — with speed, accuracy, and follow-through.
What We Actually Do
Every bail file is different, but the core mechanics are the same.
We provide:
🏠 Housing Confirmation
- Visit the proposed residence
- Confirm suitability and legal occupancy
- Photograph the exterior and room if needed
- Speak to the person offering the space
- Verify stability of the environment
- Identify red flags (e.g. proximity to complainants or co-accused)
🤝 Surety Vetting
- Contact proposed sureties
- Explain responsibilities and legal exposure
- Document willingness and ability to supervise
- Obtain signed letters of commitment
- Confirm independence and residence status
🛠️ Employment Verification
- Contact employer directly
- Confirm current status, hours, and terms
- Obtain supervisor statement or support letter
- Verify if position is contingent on release
- Clarify transportation and schedule
📋 Release Plan Structuring
- Create a sample daily/weekly routine for the client
- Identify treatment or programming if needed
- Secure written commitments from service providers
- Confirm no-contact plans or geographic boundaries
- Align plan with Crown and court expectations
📑 Complete Package Delivery
- Typed, signed, and scanned affidavits
- Support letters with contact details
- Photo documentation of residence
- Contact matrix for lawyer/court/crown
- Optional: Arthur representative available for court reference
Case Study: Tyrone, The Ticking Clock
Tyrone had been arrested for a breach — his third in six months.
The Crown was pushing for detention. The lawyer knew Tyrone had support, but couldn’t prove it. Court was in 36 hours.
Arthur was called in.
We visited the auto shop where Tyrone worked — got a letter from the foreman.
We met with his auntie — photographed the basement room, confirmed her willingness.
We got his AA group to email confirmation of his attendance.
We spoke to his cousin — the proposed surety — and helped them draft a one-page letter.
We delivered everything to his lawyer by noon the next day.
When the application was heard, the judge looked at the file and said, “This is a full plan. This is credible.”
Tyrone walked out that afternoon — on conditions he understood, in a place we’d already verified, with a plan we knew would hold.
What This Does for the Lawyer
If you’re a defence lawyer, we’re the team you wish you had in-house:
- We don’t miss deadlines
- We don’t need instruction sheets
- We deliver proof — not promises
- We never bring you embarrassment in court
You don’t have to chase your client’s boss, uncle, or sponsor.
You don’t have to wonder if the support letter is real.
You don’t have to cross your fingers hoping the judge accepts vague answers.
You get a clean package.
You walk in strong.
You make your argument from solid ground.
We’re Not Advocates. We’re Operators.
Arthur doesn’t argue the law.
We build the conditions that make the law applicable.
We don’t cut corners.
We don’t inflate claims.
And we don’t fudge timelines to make someone look better than they are.
What we do is provide the truth — fast, structured, and serviceable.
That’s how we respect the court.
That’s how we serve the lawyer.
And that’s how we give people their best shot at release.
A Bail Plan That Holds
Getting someone out is only half the job.
The other half is making sure they stay out.
That’s why we only build plans we believe in.
That’s why we decline cases when we smell dishonesty.
And that’s why Crown counsel has learned to take our files seriously — because we don’t play.
When Arthur signs off on a release plan, it means something.
It means:
- This has been checked.
- This is real.
- This will hold.
That’s the Arthur bail standard.
That’s why we get called.
That’s why people walk free — and stay free.