Martha was arrested and taken into custody. At her initial appearance, the judge released her from custody on her promise to return for all of her future court hearings. What type of pretrial release did Martha receive?

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Martha received a release on recognizance, which is a type of pretrial release in which the defendant is released from custody without having to pay any bail or provide a surety bond. Instead, the defendant is allowed to leave on their own recognizance, with the promise to return for all future court appearances. This type of release is only granted to defendants who are considered low flight risks and who are not perceived as a danger to the community.

Martha Was Arrested and Taken into Custody