Pretrial Supervision
/ˈpriːˌtraɪəl ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) Court-ordered monitoring and conditions imposed on a defendant released before trial to ensure appearance in court and public safety.
The defendant was placed under pretrial supervision with electronic monitoring and regular check-ins.
Forms
- pretrial supervision
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Commentary
Pretrial supervision often involves balancing court appearance assurance and community safety; drafting should specify conditions and agency roles precisely.
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