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Definition: The likelihood that a defendant will flee the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution. Judges assess flight risk when setting bail, considering factors like financial resources, community ties, passport access, and charge severity.
Category: Bail & Bond · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.131 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Flight Risk in Florida
The likelihood that a defendant will flee the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution. Judges assess flight risk when setting bail, considering factors like financial resources, community ties, passport access, and charge severity.
How This Relates to Bail
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