Detention hearing

Under the Bail Reform Act, a hearing may be held in cases involving defendants who are charged with serious felonies or whose record indicates that they may flee or pose a serious risk of danger to the community if released prior to the trial. If, after an evidentiary hearing, the magistrate judge finds that no pretrial release conditions will reasonably ensure either the appearance of the defendant in court, the safety of the community, or the safety of another person, the defendant may be ordered detained without bail pending trial.