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Definition: Release from custody based solely on the defendant's promise to appear at future court dates, without posting bail or bond. Reserved for low-risk defendants charged with minor offenses who have strong community ties.
Category: Bail & Bond · Statute: F.S. 903.047 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Release on Own Recognizance (ROR) in Florida
Release from custody based solely on the defendant's promise to appear at future court dates, without posting bail or bond. Reserved for low-risk defendants charged with minor offenses who have strong community ties.
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