What Is OR Release?

General information on what is or release, written for relatives and friends of someone in custody.

Overview

OR stands for own recognizance. It allows release without bail based on the person's written promise to come back to court.

Practical Steps

A defense attorney can ask for OR release at a hearing.

Key Points

The judge or a pretrial program decides, looking at the charge, community ties and record.

Before You Call a Bail Agent

A bail agent needs these details to look up a case:

Your own name and phone number
The person's full legal name and date of birth
The booking number, if you have it
The jail or station where the person is held
The charges, if known

Local Help From Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts

Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For what is or release?, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.

Good to Know

Keep every piece of paper from the arrest and release together: the booking number, the case number, the court date and the bond agreement. Missing a court date can lead to a warrant and can affect a bond, so write each date down and confirm it with the court clerk.