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(1) When a juvenile appears before a juvenile court charged with any offence, the court shall enquire into the case and, unless there is a serious danger to the juvenile or the community, release the juvenile on bail.

(2) A juvenile granted bail shall be released from custody after giving security or accepting specified conditions.

(3) Bail may be granted on the juvenile's own undertaking or with sureties from the parents, guardian, or close relative of the juvenile or a responsible person.

(4) The amount of the bail shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive or harsh.

(5) A juvenile court may refuse to grant bail if it is satisfied that the juvenile

(a) may not appear to stand trial;

(b) may interfere with any witness, evidence or hamper police investigations; or

(c) may commit a further offence when on bail.

(6) If bail is not granted, the juvenile court shall record the reasons for the refusal and inform the applicant that there is a right to apply for bail in the High Court.