Pretrial Assessment
/ˌpriːˈtraɪəl əˈsɛsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An evaluation conducted before trial to determine factors such as bail, risk of flight, or likelihood of reoffending, guiding judicial decisions on pretrial release and conditions.
The court ordered a pretrial assessment to evaluate the defendant's eligibility for bail.
Forms
- pretrial assessment
- pretrial assessments
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Commentary
Pretrial assessments are critical in ensuring decisions on release or detention are based on objective criteria, balancing public safety with defendant rights.
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