Emergency Motion for Review of Detention Order — United States v. Bowens, No. 6:21-cr-00141 (Middle District of Florida)

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Document 238, filed March 17, 2026 in Case No. 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-EJK in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, is an Emergency Motion for Review of Detention Order. Defendant Emmet Bowens, appearing pro se, moves under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(b) to revoke or amend the detention order. He asserts that conditions of release exist that can reasonably assure his appearance and the safety of the community. The motion states he was arrested on December 10, 2024 for an alleged pretrial violation and has not been convicted of it. It cites United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739 (1987) and 18 U.S.C. § 3142, and asks for release on bond or personal recognizance.

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Case 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH Document 238 _ Filed 03/17/26 Page 1 of 2 RagelD 876

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT a4
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 383
ORLANDO DIVISION 7

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff,

V.

EMMET BOWENS, a/k/a Emmitt Bowens,
Defendant

Case No.: 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-EJK

EMERGENCY MOTION FOR REVIEW OF DETENTION ORDER
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3145(b)

Defendant Emmet Bowens, appearing pro se, respectfully moves this Court pursuant to
18 U.S.C. §3145(b) for review of the detention order currently keeping Defendant incarcerated.

Under 18 U.S.C. §3145(b), a person ordered detained by a magistrate judge may file
a motion with the district court seeking revocation or amendment of the detention order.

Defendant asserts that continued detention violates the Bail Reform Act and the United
States Constitution because conditions of release exist that can reasonably assure both
the Defendant's appearance and the safety of the community.

FACTUAL BASIS

Defendant was arrested on December 10, 2024 for an alleged pretrial violation.
Defendant has not been convicted of the alleged violation yet remains incarcerated.

LEGAL ARGUMENT

Pretrial detention is intended to be regulatory rather than punitive.
See United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739 (1987).

Under the Bail Reform Act, detention is only appropriate when no combination
of conditions can reasonably assure the defendant's appearance and the safety
of the community. 18 U.S.C. §3142.

Continued detention without adequate justification also raises serious constitutional
concerns under the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause.
Case 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH Document 238 _ Filed 03/17/26 Page 2 of 2 PagelD 877

RELIEF REQUESTED
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Court:

1. Review the existing detention order;

2. Revoke or amend the detention order;

3. Order Defendant released on bond or personal recognizance subject to
reasonable conditions of release; and

4. Grant any other relief the Court deems just and proper.

Respectfully submitted,

Emmet Bowens a/k/a Emmitt Bowens
Defendant, Pro Se

John E. Polk Correctional Facility
211 Eslinger Way

Sanford, FL 32773

Inmate ID #: 202500010733

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

| certify that a true and correct copy of this Motion for Review of Detention Order
was served upon the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida
by mailing or other authorized means on this \(Q)_ day of Mare h , 2026.

Emmet Bowens
Defendant, Pro Se


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