With respect to bail and pretrial detention:

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While some defendants are detained until trial, this is not true for most defendants. Pretrial detention can exceed 90 days in certain circumstances, and most defendants in fact are released pending trial, whether on their own recognizance or with conditions attached to their bail. Only a smaller portion of defendants are deemed too dangerous to be released. Therefore, the best choice is C, as it accurately reflects the fact that some defendants are released solely on their promise to appear. Pretrial detention solely based on the defendant's promise to appear is a common practice in the United States. This is called release on recognizance (ROR) and is used for low-risk defendants who are unlikely to flee or pose a danger to society. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because most defendants are not detained until trial, pretrial detention can exceed 90 days in some cases, and not all defendants are too dangerous to be released.

With Respect to Bail and Pretrial Detention