After You're Arrested: Booking, Bail, and O.R.

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If you've ever been arrested, you know that the process can take some time and the first thing that goes through your mind is, "How do I get out of here?" Understand how jailers process arrestees during booking, how bail works, and how to argue for release on your own recognizance ("OR").

What Happens After You're Arrested?

After Arrest: Getting In and Out of Jail
Learn about what happens after a criminal arrest, from booking to bail and "O.R."

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Learn About the Process that Happens After an Arrest

The Booking Process
When a suspect is arrested, he or she is usually taken to jail and booked. Learn what happens during this process and what it's for.

Getting Bailed Out of Jail
Once you're in jail, you want to get out as soon as possible. Learn how bail works.

Getting Released on Your Own Recognizance
After arrest, you may be able to be released on "your own recognizance" ("OR"), a no-bail release in which you promise to show up at future court appearances and abide by other conditions. Find out how it works and who it works for.

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