In Canada, bail is the “Judicial Interim Release” of an accused person awaiting trial. It is a constitutional right (s. 11(e) of the Charter) not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause.
Consent vs. Contested
Consent: The Crown agrees to release terms. We present this to the JP, and you go home.
Contested: The Crown seeks detention. We run a full hearing with evidence and witnesses.
Common Ontario Terminology
Justice of the Peace (JP): The judicial officer who decides bail (not always a Judge).
Crown Attorney: The prosecutor.
Show Cause: The legal name for a bail hearing.
Recognizance: The legal document the surety signs.