What are the chances that a person will be released on their own recognizance?
PR (Personal Recognizance) release practices vary widely by court jurisdiction. Generally, the more severe the charge, the less likely to PR release is. A judge is likely to consider a persons stability in the community and their employment when setting bail. However, you should also know that bail and PR release standards have been raised in domestic dispute cases over the past few years. Some states now even have mandatory cooling off periods in which bail is not immediately granted for these types of cases.
