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Bail Bond Vs. Recognizance

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When we think of getting released from jail, we typically think that we can only be released when we’ve had bail posted. However, there are situations where you don’t necessarily need bail. This, of course, is based on a couple of factors.

  1. How severe the crime was
  2. How likely the person is as a flight risk.
  3. The criminal record of the defendant.
  4. If the defendant is a danger to the community.
  5. How likely it is that they will commit another crime.
  6. The ties that the defendant has to their family, job, and community.

All of these things come into play when deciding if someone is eligible for a bail bond or for personal recognizance bail. Find out if you will need a bail bond or if personal recognizance bail in Wichita, KS by calling Owen’s Bonding Co. now at 866-830-2663.

What Is a Personal Recognizance Bond?

Unlike a bail bond, personal recognizance doesn’t require money being paid or having a bond posted. Being released on your own recognizance, also known as OR, is a promise to the judge that you will appear in court on your assigned court date. Again, OR is based on the above factors, as well as the conditions the judge puts on your release. The only way is to get personal recognizance is if a judge grants it; you cannot get personal recognizance from the arresting officer, so you have to wait until you are before a judge to see if they will grant you personal recognizance.

If the person who gets OR violates their agreement and does not appear in court, they will be arrested immediately and sent to jail. This time around, they will not have the best options for bail. If you think personal recognizance bail in Wichita, KS is something your family or friend could be eligible for, give us a call to see!

Local Bail Bonds Assistance

If you were in a situation where you had personal recognizance bail in the Wichita, KS area but you were unable to go to court, call us for local bail bonds assistance! We have a wide range of bail bond services ranging from DUI bail, misdemeanor bail, and probation violation bail. Just give our bail bondsmen a call at 866-830-2663 today!