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"Personal Recognizance" means that you have a good enough background and sufficient "ties to the community" that the court will release you without your having to post a money bond.

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Can you get out on your own recognizance when you commit a felony while out on bail?

No you will not.


What does it mean when a defendant is 'out on OR'?

OWN RECOGNIZANCE, i.e. no cash bail


Who can release you on ROR?

On your own recognizance pretty much means that you are released on bail on the promise to appear for your court dates. You may be released by a justice of the peace on your own recognizance during your bail hearing.


The Manhattan Bail Project tested the effectiveness of release on recognizance?

true


What study tested the effectiveness on the release on recognizance alternative?

Manhattan Bail Project


Defendants awaiting trial who aren't required to post bail may be released on what?

Personal recognizance.


What is cognizable offence?

Means you can't be released o.r. (own recognizance) or they won't trust you and bail probably req'd.


What is the alternative to bail?

The alternative to bail is to remain in custody pending resolution of the case. Added: OR - you can try petitioning the court for ROR (release on recognizance) otherwise knowns as 'personal bond.'


What does the term personal recognize mean?

The term personal recognizance refers to a specific bond that is used within the court system. A person who is granted personal recognizance is allowed to post bail until the date of their trial.


What is non cognizable offence?

Means you can't be released o.r. (own recognizance) or they won't trust you and bail probably req'd.


If a person is granted bail but the surety isn't qualified how long does he have to come up with bail?

If a person is granted bail he can come up with it at any time. Of course he will remain in jail until then, or until a judge can release him on his own recognizance.


What is the Forerunner of probation?

Two of the forerunners of probation are judicial reprieve and bail. A third forerunner of probation is for a person to be released on their own recognizance.