ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER AO-2017- _____ CREATING AN P.R. BOND PROGRAM, “BOOK AND RELEASE” FOR CERTAIN LOW LEVEL CRIMES WHEREAS the VERA Institute of Justice recently worked with Rogers County to address jail overcrowding, and WHEREAS the VERA Institute of Justice recommended a nonmonetary pre-trial release program for low level crimes in an effort to streamline the processing of court proceedings and to reduce the number of inmates in the Rogers County Jail; NOW THEREFORE, the Courts establish a Personal Recognizance (P.R.) Program according to the rules and procedures set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”, and as may be amended from time to time. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated this ______day of December, 2017. _______________________________________ SHEILA A. CONDREN CHIEF DISTRICT JUDGE ROGERS COUNTY 12-2017 EXHIBIT “A” 1. Rules for Rogers County Personal Recognizance Bond Program known as “Book & Release” The purpose of these rules is to establish a low level P.R. Bond Program and to formalize the procedure by which a person (hereinafter “detainee”) can be released pursuant to this program. 2. Release Authorization. Upon written application (a copy of which is attached), any person (except those appearing on a bench warrant) in the custody of the Rogers County Jail for any offense set forth below may be released by the Jail after the detainee signs a P.R. Bond without having to post monetary bail. 3. Approved Charges. a) Any misdemeanor traffic offense under Title 47 of the laws of the State of Oklahoma including but not limited to: DUS, DUI, left of center, no DL, speeding, taxes due state. (Note: Negligent homicide is not eligible for this program.) b) Bogus Check (misd.) c) Driving Under Suspension/Revocation d) Failure to Return Rental Property e) Larceny of Merchandise from a Retailer f) Petit Larceny g) Possession of Paraphernalia h) Public Intoxication (after a 6 hour sobering period) i) Transporting open container j) Transporting open bottle k) Wildlife matters l) Trespass m) Possession of CDS (even AFCF) n) Note: DUI must be misd. and released only after a 6 hour sobering period. 4. Exceptions to Release. Detainees may not be released under any of the circumstances listed below: a) Detainee has other charges not listed in section 3 (unless the detainee has made other arrangements to be released pursuant to another program or bond regarding these other charges). b) Detainee has a hold for another county or state. c) A request has been made by a law enforcement supervisor due to exceptional circumstances. 5. Procedure. a) Any release that occurs shall be documented on the Probable Cause Affidavit with a court date and notes of the release. Also, write the Court date on the P.R. Bond b) Make a copy of the P.R. Bond signed by the Detainee to send with him/her. c) Upon being taken into jail, detainees will be booked and once finished, will be released and given a proper Court date. d) Have the original paperwork filed in the court file (P.C. Affidavit and P.R. Bond) 12-2017