Release on your own recognizance means you don't have to pay bail. Simply put, OR release is no-cost bail. Defendants released on their own recognizance need only sign a written promise to appear in court as required. No bail has to be paid, either to the court or to a bail bond seller.

What does it mean to be released on recognizance?

A court's decision to allow a person charged with a crime to remain at liberty pending the trial, without having to post bail.

Is being released on own recognizance good?

release,” it lets a defendant go based solely on his or promise to appear in court. Getting out of jail on one's own recognizance can often save a criminal defendant thousands of dollars in bail costs.