With respect to bail and pretrial detention:
I. most defendants are not detained until trial.
II. detention can last for considerable periods.
III. pretrial detention is one of the factors contributing significantly to the jail overcrowding problem.
IV. under the Constitution, pretrial detention may never exceed 90 days.

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Most defendants are released on bail or their own recognizance, so they are not detained until trial. Pretrial detention can last for long periods, especially if there are delays in the legal process. Pretrial detention contributes significantly to jail overcrowding. However, there is no constitutional limit of 90 days for pretrial detention.

With Respect to Bail and Pretrial Detention