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Arrest With Detention In Massachusetts
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More Definitions of Warrant of detention Warrant of detention means a court order issued by a magistrate ordering that a person be held in custody pending court proceedings or an investigation.
First court appearance. The main purpose is to assess whether the defendant poses a risk of fleeingMoreFirst court appearance. The main purpose is to assess whether the defendant poses a risk of fleeing or if they might interfere with the judicial. Process such as intimidating witnesses or jurors.
A probation detention hearing may be conducted to determine whether a probationer shall be held in custody pending the conduct of a probation violation hearing.
At this hearing the judge listens to testimony from witnesses and determines whether the evidence presented is sufficient to send the case to the Superior Court. Again, it is necessary for all summoned (subpoenaed) witnesses to appear at the Probable Cause Hearing .
If the defendant was arrested without a warrant, there must also be a judicial determination of probable cause within twenty four hours, as provided in Rule 3.1. See Jenkins v. Chief Justice of the District Court Dep't, 416 Mass.
After a criminal arrest, the court must decide whether the defendant should be held in jail until the charges are resolved, which is generally referred to as being “detained,” or be released and expected to voluntarily return to court for all required hearings and trial.
If there is an outstanding arrest warrant issued against you in Massachusetts, law enforcement from other states can apprehend and extradite you back there. How long will my warrant expire? Arrest warrants do not expire; they remain active until either they are executed (the person arrested) or canceled by a judge.
Your lawyer will help you decide whether to be interviewed and what to discuss. FACTORS THE JUDGE WILL CONSIDER: In deciding whether to release you, the judge will consider factors such as your prior record, ties to the community, any prior failures to appear for court, and employment.