You are a bailiff and the judge you work for releases a defendant on her own recognizance. What should you do?

A. take the defendant back into custody until the judge makes a further determination
B. tell the defendant that she must post a specified amount of bail
C. tell the defendant that she is free to leave the courtroom
D. inform the defendant that the charges against her are dismissed


C. tell the defendant that she is free to leave the courtroom

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