Release recognizance

**Release Recognizance**

Release recognizance is a legal term referring to the condition under which a defendant is released from custody based on their promise to appear in court as required. Instead of paying bail, the individual is granted freedom on their own recognizance, relying on their word and the court’s trust. This option is typically available to those deemed low-risk, with strong community ties and no prior record of failing to appear. Release recognizance helps reduce jail overcrowding and supports the principle of presumed innocence until proven guilty.