Pretrial detention refers to detaining of an accused person in a criminal case before the trial has taken place, either because of a failure to post bail or due to denial of release under a pre-trial detention statute.
Pretrial detention is like being put in the penalty box in hockey before you've had a chance to defend your actions. You're stuck there until your case can be heard and decided upon.
Bail: The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
Arraignment: A formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant, to inform them of the charges against them.
Probable Cause: Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing charge etc.).
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