Unsecured bail differs from ROR in that the defendant is obligated to pay an established fee upon default.

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Unsecured bail requires the defendant to pay a fee or forfeit a predetermined amount of money if they do not show up for their scheduled court date. ROR (release on recognizance) is an agreement in which the defendant is released without having to pay any money, but they are required to show up for all court appearances.

Unsecured Bail Differs from ROR in That the Defendant Is