Flight Risk
/ˈflaɪt rɪsk/
Definitions
- (n.) The likelihood that a defendant will flee or fail to appear for trial or legal proceedings if released from custody.
The judge denied bail, citing the defendant as a flight risk.
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- flight risk
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Commentary
Used primarily in criminal law contexts to assess defendant risk when considering bail; courts evaluate multiple factors including past conduct and community ties.
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