flight risk

American  

[flahyt risk] / ˈflaɪt ˈrɪsk /

noun

1. the possibility that a person awaiting a criminal hearing or trial will flee instead of staying to attend their trial.

2. a person awaiting a criminal hearing or trial who is considered likely to flee instead of staying to attend their trial.

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Example Sentences

He remains under police investigation, but last week his lawyers said his passport had been returned by the Metropolitan Police, adding that he did not constitute a flight risk.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Cesena Camacho appeared in court March 3 before Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt, who ordered him held without bail citing flight risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

But release on bond was still a real possibility for those who could show that they did not pose a flight risk or danger to the community.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

In October, the court had already rejected a defence plea for early release, arguing he posed a flight risk and could be in a position to influence witnesses if freed.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Mr Yallow," he said, "the prosecution has identified you as a flight risk.

From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory