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Form AO470 Order Scheduling a Detention Hearing
What Is Form AO470?
This is a legal form that was released by the United States District Court on January 1, 2009 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form AO470?A: Form AO470 is a document used to schedule a detention hearing.
Q: What is a detention hearing?A: A detention hearing is a legal proceeding where a judge determines whether a person should be held in custody pending their trial.
Q: What is the purpose of scheduling a detention hearing?A: The purpose of scheduling a detention hearing is to determine if a person should be released or held in custody until their trial.
Q: Who schedules a detention hearing?A: A detention hearing is typically scheduled by the court or the judge.
Q: Who attends a detention hearing?A: The defendant, their attorney, a prosecutor, and a judge usually attend a detention hearing.
Q: Can a person be released after a detention hearing?A: Yes, a person can be released after a detention hearing if the judge determines that they are not a flight risk or a danger to the community.
Form Details:
- Released on January 1, 2009;
- The latest available edition released by the United States District Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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