About 20% of defendants charged with petty offenses are released with a written promise to appear in court,which includes the charges and the court date,which the defendant signs,without admitting guilt.This is referred to as:

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This is known as being "released on recognizance," or R.O.R., and is a common form of release for those charged with minor offenses who are considered low-risk of not showing up for their court date.

About 20% of Defendants Charged with Petty Offenses Are Released