Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73
§2263 Pretrial release of defendant
Title 18 › Part PART I— - CRIMES › Chapter CHAPTER 110A— - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING › § 2263
Summary
Before deciding release or its conditions, the alleged victim must be allowed to speak about the danger the defendant poses.
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Title 18, §2263
Crimes and Criminal Procedure — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In any proceeding pursuant to section 3142 for the purpose of determining whether a defendant charged under this chapter shall be released pending trial, or for the purpose of determining conditions of such release, the alleged victim shall be given an opportunity to be heard regarding the danger posed by the defendant.
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18 U.S.C. § 2263
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73