Right to bail You have the right to request bail (Constitution, Arts. 376-378; UDHR, Art. 9; ICCPR, Art. 9). Police must get permission from a judge to extend detention beyond 24 hours. You must be present in the court for any extension. Police must show the judge why further investigation is necessary and why further detention is necessary (Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 167). You have a right to oppose further detention (Court Manual, para. 403).