Jul 9, 2026
Yes. Being remanded in custody doesn’t end your bail options in Victoria. The law gives you a right to make a further bail application, and your first two attempts since being taken into custody can generally proceed without needing to show new facts or circumstances.
Jul 9, 2026
Yes, you can apply for bail even if you’re arrested outside normal court hours, including over a weekend. Police can grant bail directly for many charges, an independent bail justice can attend the police station, or for more serious matters, the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court runs a dedicated Bail and Remand Court from 10am to 9pm, seven days a week, including public holidays.