46-9-109. Release or detention hearing. (1) The release or detention of the defendant must be determined immediately upon the defendant's initial appearance.
(2) In determining whether the defendant should be released or detained, the court shall take into account the available information concerning:
(a) the nature and circumstances of the offense charged, including whether the offense involved the use of force or violence;
(b) the weight of the evidence against the defendant;
(c) the history and characteristics of the defendant, including:
(i) the defendant's character, physical and mental condition, family ties, employment, financial resources, length of residence in the community, community ties, past conduct, history relating to alcohol or drug abuse, criminal history, and record concerning the appearance at court proceedings; and
(ii) whether at the time of the current arrest or offense, the defendant was on probation, on parole, or on other release pending trial, sentencing, appeal, or completion of sentencing for an offense;
(d) the nature and seriousness of the danger to any person or the community that would be posed by the defendant's release; and
(e) the property available as collateral for the defendant's release to determine if it will reasonably ensure the appearance of the defendant as required.
(3) Upon the motion of any party or the court, a hearing may be held to determine whether bail is established in the appropriate amount or whether any other condition or restriction upon the defendant's release will reasonably ensure the appearance of the defendant and the safety of any person or the community.