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What does it mean when you are summoned to court for a recognizance?
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In British, Canadian and American law, the term recognizance is usually employed to describe an obligation of record, entered into before some court or magistrate duly authorized, whereby the party bound acknowledges (recognizes) that s/he owes a personal debt to the government or Crown, subject to a condition that the obligation to pay shall be avoided if he shall do some particular act, as if s/he shall appear in court at a specified time, keep the peace, or the like.
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What does ROR mean when there IS a court date pending?
ROR usually means Released on your Own Recognizance, which means that you promise to appear at the court hearing, but you don't have to put up bail. You do still have to show up for the court date.
What does o r mean in court?
"OR" stands for "Own Recognizance". IOW, you are guaranteeing you will be in court on the date in which you are supposed to be (without having to post bail) and is determined by the judge/court.
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 bail by recognizance?
"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.
Frame 5 sentences for summoned?
He summoned the waiter. She was summoned to meet the King. We were summoned to the Principal's office. She summoned up some courage and met her in-laws. We were being summoned to the court hearing.
What does released on your own recognance mean?
RECOGNIZANCE promise to a court to do something you have promised the court to look after yourself rather than being released to the care of (parents lawyer priest ) Terry ps.......could be worse
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.
What does the law mean when they say ROR?
released on own recognizance
What does it mean when a defendant is 'out on OR'?
OWN RECOGNIZANCE, i.e. no cash bail
What to do when an inmate is not released on recognizance?
if an inmate is to be released on recognizance and its not what to do
What is the meaning of the word summoned?
"Summoned" means to officially call someone to be present, typically by authority or command. It is a formal request for someone to come or appear before a person or group.
What does 'own recognizance filed' mean?
It means that request is on file asking that the defendant be released on their own word that they will return for further court proceedings (i.e.: release without bond being required).
