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Q: What does it mean when a judge releases a defendant on Personal Recognizance?
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How many times can a person be released on recognizance?

as many times as a judge releases him/her


Can you sign yourself out of jail?

In the US, if the arraigning judge assigns a PR, Personal Recognizance, bond, then yes, in a sense, you may "sign yourself our of jail."


How do you use recognizance in a sentence?

Example: The judge let me go on my own recognizance. In this case, it's used as the object of the prepositional phrase.


Is there a phone number to call to get released on Own Recognizance?

no the judge has to grant


What is a bond hearing with a criminal case entail?

It is held before a judge and where it is determined if the defendant should be granted pre-trial release on bailbond and if so, how much bond should be required. The defense will argue for release on personal recognizance (no bond) or minimal bond at most. The prosecution will usually try to argue for the highest bond possible or even no bond, if it is a serious case.


How does one Recover unpaid loan after chapter 13 is filed?

after appearing in court on civil suit defendant informed court judge chapter 13 has been filed. Is defendant free and clear from paying personal loan?


Who sentences the defendant in most states?

The judge.


What is pc 859a sentencing?

Penal Code 859a sentencing is when a judge can accept a plea from the defendant in court. The judge will usually sentence the defendant to probation.


What does it mean when a judge enters a not guilty for a crimial?

It means that at arraignnment, in an effort to protect a defendant's rights the judge, will plead a defendant not guilty until such time as the defendant can obtain legal counsel to assist him with his case.


What is an OR?

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Put the word defendant in a sentence?

"The defendant looked nervously at the judge as the prosecution entered the court house."


How would you use defendant in a sentence?

The judge asked, "Has the jury reached a decision about the guilt or innocence of this defendant?"