Mont v. United States
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Summary

In this 2019 case, the Court ruled that pretrial detention later credited as time served tolls a term of supervised release, affecting timelines and reentry planning for individuals with drug-related convictions.

2019 | Federal Juristiction

Mont v. United States

Keywords pretrial detention; time served; supervised release; drug convictions; 2019 case; court ruling; reentry planning; sentencing timelines; parole; incarceration
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Pretrial Detention and Supervised Release

The 2019 court decision established that pretrial detention, subsequently applied as time served, impacts the duration of supervised release. This ruling has significant implications for the calculation of supervised release timelines and the reentry strategies developed for individuals convicted of drug-related offenses. The integration of pretrial detention into the supervised release calculation necessitates a reassessment of established practices in correctional and parole planning. This legal interpretation introduces complexities in the administration of post-incarceration supervision.

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Implications of Pretrial Detention on Supervised Release

The 2019 court decision established that time spent in pretrial detention, subsequently credited toward a sentence, also applies to the supervised release period. This ruling has significant consequences for individuals convicted of drug offenses. The decision directly impacts the calculation of supervised release timelines, necessitating adjustments to reentry planning and potentially altering post-incarceration support services. Legal professionals and correctional agencies must account for this legal precedent when managing cases and developing strategies for successful reintegration into society.

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Court Ruling on Pretrial Detention and Supervised Release

A 2019 court decision clarified how time spent in jail before trial affects the later period of supervised release for people convicted of drug crimes. The ruling established that this pretrial detention counts towards the supervised release term. This impacts the length of supervision and the planning for when these individuals can fully reintegrate into society.

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The Court Case and Time Served

In 2019, a court made a decision about people in jail before their trial. The court said that the time they spent in jail before their trial counts toward their sentence. This is important because it changes how long they have to be supervised after they leave jail. It especially matters for people sent to jail for drug crimes. This ruling affects when they can fully leave the supervision of the court.

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139 S.Ct. 1826 (2019)

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