46-9-106. Release or detention of defendant pending trial.
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46-9-106 . Release or detention of defendant pending trial. Before a verdict has been rendered, the court shall:
(1)authorize the release of the defendant upon reasonable conditions that ensure the appearance of the defendant and protect the safety of the community or of any person; or
(2)detain the defendant when there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed an offense for which death is a possible punishment and adequate safeguards are not available to ensure the defendant's appearance and the safety of the community.