Order Setting Conditions of Release is a court order issued by a judge or magistrate to set the conditions under which a defendant may be released pending the resolution of a criminal case. The conditions of release are typically in place to protect the community from harm, to ensure the defendant's attendance at trial, or both. Depending on the jurisdiction, Order Setting Conditions of Release may also be referred to as bail orders, release orders, orders of release, or other similar terms. Generally, Order Setting Conditions of Release involve the judge or magistrate determining whether the defendant can be released on their own recognizance (ROR), or if the defendant must post bail to secure their release. The judge or magistrate may also set conditions of release such as staying away from certain people or places, avoiding contact with victims, attending court hearings, obeying all laws, or other restrictions. There are three main types of Order Setting Conditions of Release: ROR, surety bonds, and cash bail. With ROR, the court releases the defendant without any form of surety or bail, but may impose conditions of release. With surety bonds, the court requires the defendant to post a bond with a surety to guarantee the defendant’s return to court as required. With cash bail, the court requires the defendant to post cash or property with the court to secure the defendant’s release.
Order Setting Conditions of Release is a court order issued by a judge or magistrate to set the conditions under which a defendant may be released pending the resolution of a criminal case. The conditions of release are typically in place to protect the community from harm, to ensure the defendant's attendance at trial, or both. Depending on the jurisdiction, Order Setting Conditions of Release may also be referred to as bail orders, release orders, orders of release, or other similar terms. Generally, Order Setting Conditions of Release involve the judge or magistrate determining whether the defendant can be released on their own recognizance (ROR), or if the defendant must post bail to secure their release. The judge or magistrate may also set conditions of release such as staying away from certain people or places, avoiding contact with victims, attending court hearings, obeying all laws, or other restrictions. There are three main types of Order Setting Conditions of Release: ROR, surety bonds, and cash bail. With ROR, the court releases the defendant without any form of surety or bail, but may impose conditions of release. With surety bonds, the court requires the defendant to post a bond with a surety to guarantee the defendant’s return to court as required. With cash bail, the court requires the defendant to post cash or property with the court to secure the defendant’s release.
