Pretrial detention is exceptional. The law sets conditions for it and provides multiple routes for challenge.
Conditions for detention
Strong evidence of the crime, flight risk, evidence-tampering risk, gravity of the offence. The absence of any of these opens the door to release.
Immediate objection
Within 7 days of the detention order. The higher court reviews promptly. With good advocacy, the success rate at this stage is meaningful.
Judicial control as alternative
Convert detention to judicial control: travel ban, periodic police check-in, bail, house arrest. Less restrictive than prison.
Periodic review
Every 30 days the court reviews continued detention. Each review is a fresh opportunity for release.
Compensation for wrongful detention
If the case ends in acquittal or dismissal, the accused can claim material and moral damages for time spent in detention.