23Bail guarantor may apply for discharge

23 Bail guarantor may apply for discharge S. 23(1) amended by Nos 9158 s. 5, 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 11.25), 28/2023 ss 59(2), 84(1), 102(1). (1) If an accused is released on bail with a bail guarantee, a bail guarantor may at any time apply to the court to which the accused would be required to surrender under the bail undertaking to discharge the applicant from liability with respect to the bail undertaking. S. 23(2) amended by Nos 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 11.25(c)), 28/2023 s. 84(2). (2) On an application being made under subsection (1) the court shall issue a warrant for apprehending the accused and bringing the accused before the court. S. 23(3) amended by Nos 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 11.25 (a)(c)), 28/2023 s. 84(3). (3) On the attendance of the accused before the court the court may direct the applicant to be discharged from liability with respect to the undertaking. S. 23(4) amended by Nos 68/2009 s. 97(Sch. item 11.25(a)(c)), 70/2010 s. 21, 28/2023 ss 59(3), 84(4), 102(2). (4) If the court discharges a bail guarantor from liability with respect to a bail undertaking the court shall require the accused to find another bail guarantor or other security for the accused's attendance and may remand the accused in custody until another bail guarantor or further security is provided. No. 8731 s. 40.