What happens after a person is arrested?
The arresting law enforcement agency takes the defendant into custody a number of things can happen. Most commonly: – The defendant is released. No charges filed. – The defendant is released on his/her own recognizance. (O.R.) – The defendant is release on a bail bond. – The defendant remains in custody (jail) until his/her arraignment before the court.
When the arresting law enforcement agency takes the defendant into custody a number of things can happen: • The defendant is released. No charges filed. • The defendant is released on his/her own recognizance. • The defendant is release on a bail bond. • The defendant remains in custody until his/her arraignment before the court.