ROR, or release on recognizance, is a court order that allows a defendant to be released from jail before their trial without having to pay bail. Instead, the defendant signs a written promise to appear for all future court dates and must follow any other conditions set by the judge, such as participating in treatment or maintaining a curfew. This option is typically granted to defendants considered low-risk who have strong community ties and no criminal history or a history of minor offenses.
