What Does “Released On Own Recognizance” Mean and How Do I Get It?
When you are granted a release on your own recognizance (ROR), you are formally promising in writing that you will appear at court date. Essentially, it is a promise, granted at a magistrates discretion. But what qualifies someone for an ROR? In this post, we will attempt to further define a release on one’s own recognizance and explain what goes into deciding who is granted them. Own Recognizance Defined An ROR, or a personal bond,…