File Application to Vary Bail

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This Quick Reference Guide shows how to file an application to Vary Bail in CMS Portal.

 

1. From Home page, select: File on One of My Cases

    List of cases display.

    Note: Only cases user previously filed on or requested access to, display.

   

    See Quick Reference Guides:

2. For relevant case, click File a Subcase. 

    Add Criminal Subcase screen displays.

3. Complete required panels and fields. 

    Subcase Information

  • Sub Case Type: Select either Vary bail (by accused), Vary bail (by informant/DPP) or Vail bail (unopposed)

 

Note: Vary bail (unopposed) is only available for ChCV cases.

 

    Subcase Initiating Document

  • Code / Name: -

  • Subcase Initiating Document: Click:  Choose file and attach PDF document.

 

Note: Field displays if Sub Case Type is Vary bail (by informant/DPP)

 

    Additional Panels

  • Filed By (Existing Party): Select party.

 

Note:

  • To add new party, complete Filed By (Add a New Party) panel.

  • Filed By (Add a New Party) panel only displays if Sub Case Type is Vary bail (by informant/DPP) or Vary bail (unopposed)

 

  • Representation: Select filing party's legal representation if applicable.

 

Note: To add representation, click:  Add Representation

 

  • Filed Against: Select party.

  • Related Orders: Select bail order if relevant.

 

    Add Hearing

  • Add New Hearing

    • Select:  Add New Hearing

    • Select relevant option from Calendar Assistant

 

  • Event Location: -

  • Result Type: -

  • Event Status: -

  • Hearing Type: -

  • Date and Time: Do not change.

  • Duration: Do not change.

  • Resources: Select resources(s).

  • Interpreter: Select party requiring interpreter. 

  • Duration: Type interpreter booking duration.

  • Interpreter: Language Select required interpreter language. 

  • Is gender specific interpreter required?  Select Yes or No if required.

 

Note: If Yes, select gender.

 

    Add Document Details

  • Code / Name: Type name and select additional document(s). 

  • Upload Document: Click:  Choose file and attach PDF document. 

  • Electronic Signature Consent: Select checkbox. 

 

Note: Field displays if Sub Case Type is Vary bail (by accused) or Vary bail (unopposed)

 

    Note: To add another document, click: + Add Another Document

4. Click: Proceed

    Confirmation of Filing screen displays.

    Note:

  • Document is generated and placed in work queue for registry to review

  • If approved, document is accessed through My Account screen

 

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This page was last updated: Thursday 5 March 2026 - 8:30am