What are the chances that a person will be released on the Own Recognizance (OR)?
“Own Recognizance” (OR) release practices vary widely by Court Jurisdiction. The Courts will consider the minor charges and the defendant’s prior criminal history or arrest(s). Generally speaking, the minor a charge and prior is, the more likely the person will be released on an OR. A Judge is likely to consider a person’s stability in the community and their employment when setting Bail. However, please be aware that Bails and OR release standards have been raised in domestic dispute cases over the past few years. Some states now require a “mandatory cooling off” period in which Bail is not immediately granted for domestic disputes.
