A situation in which a defendant does not attend a scheduled court hearing is referred to as an ROR.

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A defendant not attending a scheduled court hearing is referred to as a "failure to appear" or "FTA," not an ROR. ROR stands for "released on own recognizance," which means a defendant is released from custody before trial without having to pay bail, but with the condition that they appear in court for all scheduled hearings.

A Situation in Which a Defendant Does Not Attend a Scheduled