If you are being held by immigration and no removal proceedings have been initiated, you may be able to have a bond set for your release if you are not subject to mandatory detention. In some cases, a detention facility will set a bond without a request or hearing and notify the detainee that a bond for release has been set – however this is not typical. More often than not, a bond hearing must be requested, at which a judge will determine whether you can be released from detention for the duration of your case proceedings. Only the person detained or an attorney who has submitted a G-28 form (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative) on their behalf can request this hearing. The bond hearing request can be made verbally or in writing, with a verbal request typically occurring during your first Master Hearing. Written requests for a bond hearing are to be sent to the immigration court that will hear your case and should include the following information: