In the area of pretrial release/detention decision-making, defendants should have the same opportunity for consideration for release without regard to race, sex, economic status, or other extra-legal case factors.

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Defendants should be considered for pretrial release based on legal factors such as the nature of the offense and risk of flight, not on extra-legal factors like race, sex, or economic status, to ensure fairness and equality in the justice system.

In the Area of Pretrial Release/detention Decision-Making, Defendants Should Have