Connecticut Order Setting Conditions of Release is an order issued by the court that sets out the specific conditions of release for a defendant who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense. It is a legal document that states the terms and conditions of a defendant's release from custody before trial. The order is usually issued in cases where the defendant is not a flight risk and poses no immediate threat to the community. It is also used in cases where the court believes that the defendant can be safely released pending trial without endangering the public. Common conditions of a Connecticut Order Setting Conditions of Release include no contact with victims or witnesses, surrendering of passports or other travel documents, reporting to a probation officer or other court-mandated supervisor, maintaining employment, not possessing firearms, and not using or possessing illegal substances or alcohol. Depending on the severity of the offense, the court may also require the defendant to post monetary bail or to remain under house arrest. Types of Connecticut Order Setting Conditions of Release include bail bonds, recognizance bonds, supervised release, or release on one's own recognizance.