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Release on one's own recognizance

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004204

The release of a criminal defendant from custody without bail, based on their promise to appear in court as required. This decision is made by a judge who assesses the defendant's ties to the community and likelihood of flight. It is often granted for minor offenses or defendants with strong community connections.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004204
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004204",
  "term": "Release on one's own recognizance",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The release of a criminal defendant from custody without bail, based on their promise to appear in court as required. This decision is made by a judge who assesses the defendant's ties to the community and likelihood of flight. It is often granted for minor offenses or defendants with strong community connections.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/release-on-one-s-own-recognizance/"
}

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