How long does a bail hearing or bail court process usually take?

After an arrest, the law usually requires a person to be brought before the court within 24 hours, or as soon as possible after that. The hearing itself can be short — sometimes under an hour if everyone agrees on a plan — or it can be adjourned over one or more days while a release plan, surety, or paperwork is put together. Weekends and holidays are usually included; many Ontario courts run bail court seven days a week, often by video from the police station or a detention centre. Bail hearings in Ontario happen at the Ontario Court of Justice. Delays often come from needing time to find a suitable surety, get disclosure, or arrange a lawyer. Nothing about the length of a specific case can be predicted here. The office can go through the person's own situation and timeline with them on the call.