When an individual is detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), they may be eligible for bond and released from custody. Bond is a payment made to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in exchange for the release of the detained individual, with the understanding that they must appear at all future immigration court hearings.
Bond hearings are typically held before an immigration judge during the detained individual’s master calendar hearing.
At Delgado Rompf Bruen LLC, we can assess whether a detained individual is eligible to be released from ICE custody by paying a bond. Some individuals are subject to mandatory detention, meaning they are not eligible for bond and must remain in custody for the duration of their immigration court case.
If we determine that the individual is eligible for bond, we will guide you in gathering the necessary evidence to support a bond hearing request—a formal request asking the immigration judge to release the detained person from ICE custody. The evidence must show that the individual is not a danger to the community and not a flight risk.
If a bond is granted, our team will assist with the procedural steps required to post the bond and will communicate with immigration officials to facilitate the individual’s release from custody.
It is helpful to gather information about the detained individual’s immigration history, criminal history, and ties to the community. Useful documents include:
If the immigration judge grants bond, they will set an amount. If the bond amount is too high, your attorney may be able to request a lower amount, which could require an additional hearing.
If you need help determining whether a loved one is eligible for bond and would like legal representation for the bond proceedings, please contact Delgado Rompf Bruen LLC here.