U.S. federal magistrate judges may release a defendant on conditions that include posting real property as bond, surrendering a passport, restricting travel to specified geographic areas, and prohibiting certain activities such as gambling.
October 23, 2025
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Describes common types of pretrial release/bond conditions that federal courts can impose.
Federal magistrate judges have authority to impose, modify, or lift travel restrictions as part of release conditions in immigration proceedings.
October 16, 2025
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Magistrate judges overseeing release conditions in federal matters can adjust restrictions based on risk assessments and compliance with conditions.