It means that you are being released on your word that you will show up at court at the appointed times. It is used when there is little flight risk and the court system trust you will do the right thing. There is usually a bond that is being withheld and if you violate your release terms they can charge you.
released on own recognizance
Failure to Pay.
Law and Order Criminal Intent - 2005 VG was released on: USA: 2005
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In criminal law a final judgment of guilty in the criminal case and the punishment that is granted.
Alan Saltzman has written: 'Criminal law' -- subject- s -: Criminal law 'Michigan criminal law' -- subject- s -: Criminal law
statutory law, law enforcement, criminal courts, and punishment
I studied criminal law to become a law enforcement officer.
Criminal law is designed to punish people who violate the law.
Ashfaq Bokhary has written: 'Law relating to Hudood cases' -- subject(s): Criminal procedure, Criminal law, Criminal law (Islamic law), Criminal procedure (Islamic law)
A. P. Simester has written: 'Criminal law' -- subject(s): Criminal law 'Principles of criminal law' -- subject(s): Criminal law 'Crimes, harms, and wrongs' -- subject(s): Moral and ethical aspects, Philosophy, Criminal law
Yes, criminal justice involves criminal law. Criminal law is the body of laws that define criminal offenses, establish punishment for those offenses, and outline the procedures for prosecuting and adjudicating criminal cases. The criminal justice system is responsible for enforcing criminal law and maintaining social control by investigating, apprehending, prosecuting, and punishing individuals who violate these laws.