Abstract
This study of ROR (release on own recognizance) pretrial release practices confirms that alleged offenders are indeed returning to court for trial and also indicates that a specially administered program is substantially more effective than the police in actually releasing those arrested. Research to determine the effectiveness, in releasing those qualified, of an independent bail agency of the court in New Haven, Conn., shows a substan tial increase in ROR releases and, in some instances, a significant increase in the total number of persons released before arraign ment. In addition, the number of cash bonds and bonds by bondsmen decreases.
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