What does "OWN RECOGNIZANCE" refer to in a criminal trial?

"OWN RECOGNIZANCE" refers to a legal release of a defendant from custody based on their promise to appear in court for future proceedings without the requirement for monetary bail or other financial guarantees. This means that the defendant is trusted by the court to return for their scheduled court appearances. The court typically considers factors such as the nature of the offense, the defendant's ties to the community, and their criminal history when deciding to allow release on their own recognizance.

In contrast, being released under supervision involves monitoring the defendant's activities, which goes beyond just a promise to appear. Financial guarantees imply that the defendant must post bail to be released, whereas release on one's own recognizance does not involve any payment. Lastly, being released after sentencing is a different stage in the judicial process, occurring after a conviction has been determined, which does not apply when discussing pre-trial release.