Pretrial Detention Flashcard

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What is the primary purpose of bail in the U.S. legal system?

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To ensure the accused appears at trial

Front

Why have some jurisdictions increased the use of citations and summons?

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To avoid problems of bail

Front

What is the first step in the path from arrest to pretrial detention?

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Charged

Front

A _____________ is a formal charging document that is issued by a Grand Jury charging that there is enough probable cause to take the matter to trial.

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Indictment

Front

The decision to release a defendant on bail is weighed on two factors. One factor is the threat the defendant poses to society. The other factor is what?

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The rights of the accused

Front

Which of the following is a potential consequence of failing to appear in court after being released on bail? Dismissal of charges, Immediate Incarceration, Automatic conviction, Warrant and Arrest

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Warrant and Arrest

Front

What is a common alternative to money bail that some jurisdictions are implementing?

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Electronic monitoring