District court — criminal · Release
Motion for Release / Review of Detention Order
Seeks pretrial release or review of a release or detention order.
Filed by: Defendant or government
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Caption with court, case title (United States v. …) and case number
- Motion addressing the § 3142(g) factors
- Proposed release conditions
- Signature of counsel of record
- Certificate of service (FRCrP 49(a)–(b))
Deadline and length
Deadline: A motion to revoke or amend a magistrate judge’s order is to be determined promptly (18 U.S.C. § 3145(a)–(b)).
Governing rules
- 18 U.S.C. § 3142
- 18 U.S.C. § 3145
Check the local rules for
- Pretrial services report access
- Hearing / notice-of-motion procedure and briefing schedule
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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