Pre Trial Detention

wHAT IS A PTD?

We file pre-trial detention motions when there is clear evidence that a defendant poses a threat to public safety. These cases involve violent crimes, repeat offenders, and situations where no conditions of release would reasonably protect the community. If the Judge accepts the PTD the defendant will remain in custody until trial.

  1. Intake Team Screens for PTD

2. PTD is filed in District Court

3. Preliminary and Pretrial-Hearing

4. Judge grants or denies

  • Dismissed PTD occurs when the investigation lacks probable cause on the felony charges, or the witness does not cooperate with the prosecution.
  • Denied occurs when a Judge determines there is not enough evidence or previous criminal history to grant PTD:
    • The defendant is not dangerous or
    • There are conditions of release that will reasonably protect the community. In this instance the defendant is released and the underlying case moves forward.