Will I, as a surety, have to testify in court?

If you want to act as a surety for an accused individual, you may be called on to testify at the bail hearing. Testifying can be a very nerve-wracking process. The job of the defence lawyer is to meet with you prior to the bail hearing to prepare you to testify in court. The defence lawyer will go over your personal information with you and let you know what questions you will be asked when in court. The lawyer will also prepare you for the questions you will likely face from the Crown Attorney. This meeting is very important as the decision to grant bail often comes down to the strength of the surety to supervise the accused individual.