In federal court, the magistrate will consider the case and determine if the defendant is a flight risk or danger to the community. The outcome of this hearing will allow, or deny, a pretrial release and set its regulations.

Common conditions for a federal pretrial release include, but are not limited to:

• Surrendering of passports and/ or limitation of travel outside of the jurisdiction
• Surrendering of firearms
• Abstinence from drugs and alcohol
• Requirement to wear a GPS monitor, as well as restrictions on curfew and association with specific people or places
• Mental health examination