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• In criminal proceedings, the pretrial release of a defendant without bail upon his or her promise to return to court. See recognizance.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Personal recognizance. (n.d.). Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. Retrieved February 5, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/personal-recognizance.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Personal recognizance. www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/personal-recognizance (accessed: February 5, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Personal recognizance." Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. 5 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/personal-recognizance.

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