Rhode Island Bail and Recognizance Conditions are a type of legal agreement made between a defendant and the court. These conditions are used to ensure a defendant's appearance in court during a criminal case. Under these conditions, the defendant promises to appear in court when necessary and to abide by any other conditions that the court might impose. There are two types of Rhode Island Bail and Recognizance Conditions: 1. Bail: Bail is a form of security that is paid by the defendant or a third party on behalf of the defendant. The amount of bail is based on the severity of the crime and can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. The money is held by the court until the defendant appears in court for all required hearings. 2. Recognizance: Recognizance is an agreement between the defendant and the court which requires the defendant to abide by certain conditions set by the court in exchange for their release. These conditions can include a promise to appear in court for all required hearings, not to leave the state, and to not commit any further crimes. The court can also require the defendant to post a bond or security deposit, or to have a third party sign a contract as a surety for the defendant's appearance in court. In both cases, if the defendant fails to meet the conditions of their bail or recognizance, they may be arrested and brought back to court.