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Who decides if a defendant is detained or released?

Who decides if a defendant is detained or released?

While there is input on this decision from U.S. Pretrial Services, the prosecutor and defense counsel, the U.S. Magistrate Judge is ultimately responsible for determining whether a defendant should be released or detained.  The bond investigation and report completed by U.S. Pretrial Services is an integral part of this process since it provides the Judge a great deal of information about the defendant's background and risks to be considered in the release/detention decision.  

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