812.1  When detention allowed.

When a person is awaiting sentence after conviction of a felony or following sentence of confinement is pursuing an appeal in such case, and the person would be otherwise eligible for release under chapter 811, but it appears by clear and convincing evidence that if released the person is likely to pose a danger to another person or to the property of others, such person may be detained under the authority of this chapter.

Section History: Early form

  [C79, 81, § 812.1]


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