Judge Stone handles the bail hearings in his jurisdiction. On a Monday morning his docket he has five cases. Fred is accused of first-degree murder. June is accused of petty theft. Aaron is accused of armed robbery with a firearm. Sal is accused of dealing in stolen property. Fiona is charged with prostitution.
-Judge Stone decides that Fred should not be given a bail because he is being charged with a serious crime. Judge Stone deems him to be dangerous and likely to commit crimes if released pending his trial. Retaining individuals in jail who are deemed dangerous is referred to as:

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Judge Stone's decision to deny bail to Fred is an example of preventive detention, which is the practice of holding a suspect in custody without bail because they are deemed to be a danger to society and likely to commit further crimes if released. Premature detention refers to holding someone in custody before they have been formally charged, while punitive detention refers to imprisonment as a punishment after a conviction. Statutory detention refers to detention that is required by law, such as for immigration or mental health reasons, and does not necessarily involve a determination of dangerousness.

Judge Stone Handles the Bail Hearings in His Jurisdiction