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own recognizance |
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own recognizance (O.R.) n. the basis for a judge allowing a person accused of a crime to be free while awaiting trial, without posting bail, on the defendant's own promise to appear and his/her reputation. The judge may consider the seriousness of the crime charged, the likelihood the defendant will always appear, the length of time the person has lived in the area, his/her reputation in the community, his/her employment, financial burdens, and the demeanor of the accused. In minor crimes, traffic offenses, and technical law violations such as leaky septic systems, judges routinely grant release on one's own recognizance. (See: O.R., bail) |
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The nuns declined to be released on their own recognizance because they would have had to agree to avoid demonstrations. The inmate was released on his own recognizance, "probably because of his condition--though the record does not make this clear. OB) TRBY announces that various individuals associated with the company have, upon their own recognizance, approached the company with requests to purchase treasury and so restricted, stock. |
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