It means that you are being released on your word that you will show up at court at the appointed times. It is used when there is little flight risk and the court system trust you will do the right...
Depending on the jurisdiction you are in it may vary. It is usually referred to as something like "The 3-strikes rule," meaning that after the conviction of certain number of crimes you are deemed to...
Untrue I have a friend who is a court reporter and she has a background. She sent the state her criminal background with explanation and was approved by the state to work in the legal field. If the...