When from all the circumstances the court is of the opinion that the accused will appear as required, either before or after conviction, the accused may be released on his own recognizance. A failure to appear as required by such recognizance shall constitute an offense subject to the penalty provided in section 2937.99 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2937.29
Release on own recognizance
Applied in 21 court decisions — leading case 67 Ohio St. 3d 123 - State ex rel. Kuczak v. Saffold (1993)
Most recently applied in State v. Pullom (July 2025)
Effective: August 10, 1965; Latest Legislation: House Bill 47 - 106th General Assembly
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