Jury trials for release violations
Madison v. United States
In brief
- Where it stands
- Dismissed
Petition denied.
- What it’s about
- Anthony Madison asked the Supreme Court whether a jury must find a supervised-release violation beyond a reasonable doubt before a judge can revoke release and impose punishment.
- Who it affects
- Madison received no Supreme Court decision on his claim; the order did not settle the jury question.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The Court refused to hear his case (denied review), so it did not decide that question.
The case reached the Supreme Court from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Question presented
Must a jury find a supervised release violation beyond a reasonable doubt before a judge can revoke release and impose punishment?
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Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.