What Are Release Conditions (Own Recognizance (O.R.); Pretrial Services; Bail / Bond)?
When you are arrested Arizona Law mandates that you appear before a Judge within 24 hours of your arrest. At this “Initial Appearance” the Judge will determine what conditions to place on your release – assuming you have been arrested and charged with an offense that is “bailable as a matter of right”. If release is an option there are various variations open to the Judge with regards to conditions. The Judge can release you on your “Own Recognizance”; or may release you if a bond is posted; or he / she may release you to “Pretrial Services”. Own Recognizance means release without any condition of an undertaking relating to, or deposit of, security1. Bond is the money or other security (such as real property) deposited with the court to insure that you will appear at your court hearings. The bond amount for each case is set by a schedule that is specific to each county. Involving our criminal defense attorneys with the Phoenix law firm of The Law Offices of Kevin Breger in your Initial
