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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... SINCE YOU ASKED Jail prisoners can be released for a number of reasons Since You Asked: Jail prisoners can be released for a number of reasons Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 7, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 7, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News I constantly see people arrested on felony charges in your "Emergency Services" logs who are listed as having been "released on their own recognizance." Under what circumstances does that happen? — A reader Well, dear reader, we really use the phrase "released on (their) own recognizance" as a catch-all for releases under a couple of different circumstances. In the logs we receive from the Jackson County Jail each night, prisoners released in the last 24 hours are noted as either having been released on their own recognizance after arraignment, having posted bail or being released to prevent overcrowding. First-time offenders charged with low-level felonies are typically released from custody after their first appearance in court, without having to post bail. Defendants charged with more serious felonies can sometimes be released after posting 10 percent of their bail amount. And, to prevent overcrowding, prisoners held in the jail on non-Measure 11 charges are also regularly evaluated for potential release based on a "risk matrix," which takes into account the severity of their crime, their local ties and their likelihood of re-offending. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 7, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501