Pretrial services officers complete investigations and prepare reports for the Court.  Officers consider both danger and nonappearance factors before making recommendations to the Court for release or detention.  For example, the offense with which the defendant is charged and the defendant's substance abuse history may present both danger and nonappearance considerations.  Factors such as prior arrests and convictions or a history of violent behavior raise danger concerns.  Factors such as the defendant's immigration status and ties to family and community may influence the risk of nonappearance.  If no risk factors are evident, the officer recommends release on personal recognizance.  If risk factors exist, the officer recommends either release with conditions or detention.  Release conditions are tailored to the individual defendant, but always include the standard condition that the defendant not commit a federal, state, or local crime during the period of release.  The conditions may include prohibiting possession of weapons, contact with a victim or witness, use of alcohol or drugs, electronic monitoring; required employment, obtain education or training, and surrendering of a passport.  If the defendant poses a risk of nonappearance, the officer may recommend a financial bond, which the defendant (or the defendant's family) forfeits if the defendant fails to appear in court.