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Detention Review

Individuals held in immigration detention are entitled to periodic detention reviews before the Immigration Division, which assesses whether continued detention remains justified or whether release β€” potentially with conditions β€” is appropriate.

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  1. 01
    What's Assessed at a Detention Review

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  2. 02
    Frequently Asked Questions

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  3. 03
    Related Pages

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  4. 04
    Possible Outcomes

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  5. 05
    Release-Plan Checklist

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Individuals held in immigration detention are entitled to periodic detention reviews before the Immigration Division, which assesses whether continued detention remains justified or whether release β€” potentially with conditions β€” is appropriate.

Key figures at a glance

Source sequence preserved
48hrs Typical timing of first review
PeriodicReviews continue at set intervals
Conditionspossible Release can include bonds or reporting
IRBBody conducting the review

What's Assessed at a Detention Review

CRS points breakdown

CRS points breakdown

Maximum available points

Official data
FactorWhat's considered
Flight riskLikelihood the person would fail to appear for further proceedings
Danger to the publicAny relevant safety concerns
IdentityWhether identity has been sufficiently established
Alternatives to detentionBonds, reporting conditions, or community supervision options
Presented in the supplied source sequenceReviewed 2026
Immigration documents arranged for a careful review
Build the evidenceA clear record lets the reviewer trace each important claim back to the document that supports it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do detention reviews happen?

An initial review typically occurs within 48 hours of detention, with further reviews at defined intervals afterward β€” specific timing should be confirmed for the current case.

Can someone else post a bond for release?

Yes β€” a bondsperson can often support release by posting a financial bond and agreeing to specific conditions, subject to the Immigration Division's assessment.

Related Pages

CTA: Get an Urgent Case Review for an upcoming detention review.

Add a plain-language explanation of release without conditions, release with conditions, or continued detention, followed by a reminder that review timing and available remedies depend on the case. Link readers to removal-order and stay-of-removal content.

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Possible Outcomes

  • A practical plan for reporting, attendance and compliance with conditions.
  • Employment, family, health, community or other ties relevant to the release plan.
  • Identity documents and evidence explaining any identity issue.
  • Bondsperson or other proposed supervision support, where available.
  • Stable address and contact information.

Release-Plan Checklist

Organize the page around the factors considered at review: identity, flight risk, danger to the public and whether alternatives to detention are workable. Then explain how a release plan can address those concerns with evidence and realistic conditions.

Detention-Review Preparation Guide

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