what is pretrial detention
Background. Pre-trial detention is when a person is held by the State for an offense committed against the laws of the State prior to trial. Pre-trial detention remains a problem around the world despite international standards and domestic laws cautioning against pre-trial detention.ackground. Pre-trial detention is when a person is held by the State for an offense committed against the laws of the State prior to trial. Pre-trial detention remains a problem around the world despite international standards and domestic laws cautioning against pre-trial detention.