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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Pages
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Possible Outcomes
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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
Factor
What's considered
Flight risk
Likelihood the person would fail to appear for further proceedings
Danger to the public
Any relevant safety concerns
Identity
Whether identity has been sufficiently established
Alternatives to detention
Bonds, reporting conditions, or community supervision options
Presented in the supplied source sequenceReviewed 2026
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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.
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.
Agree the next stepA focused consultation turns questions into an accountable plan.
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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