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Bail for Assault in Kings County

49,716 cases · Kings County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 49,716 Assault cases in Kings County, 79.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 8.5% had bail set at a median of $5,000. 0.4% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Assault is 72.3%.

Bail decision refers to the arraignment outcome: ROR (released without bail), bail set (monetary bail required), remanded (held without bail), or disposed at arraignment (case resolved immediately). Only cases with recorded bail decisions are included. Last updated: March 2026

Someone you know arrested for Assault in Kings County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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79.2%
Released (ROR)
8.5%
Bail Set
0.4%
Remanded
$5,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Assault in Kings County, here is the typical range based on 4244 cases.

$1,500
25th Percentile
$5,000
Median
$15,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1,500 and $15,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Kings County releases Assault defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (79.2%) than the statewide average (72.3%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Kings County Statewide
ROR Rate 79.2% 72.3%
Bail Set Rate 8.5% 11.9%
Remanded Rate 0.4% 1.7%
Median Bail $5,000 $5,000
Cases 49,716 210,548

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About Bail in Kings County

Bail decisions in Kings County are made by judges at arraignment under New York's bail reform framework (CPL §510.10). The data above reflects actual outcomes from DCJS Pretrial Release records — not predictions. Every case is unique, and the arraignment outcome depends on the specific charge, your criminal history, community ties, and the judge's assessment. Having a defense attorney present at arraignment can significantly impact the bail decision.

How we calculate: We analyze the bail_decision field from DCJS records for Assault cases in Kings County. Cases with missing or "Unknown" bail decisions are excluded. Bail amounts are calculated from cases where bail was set and the amount is greater than zero. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Other Charges in Kings County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Kings County.

Petit Larceny
35.6% ROR · 15,065 cases
Weapons Offense
42.8% ROR · 13,881 cases
Other
76.4% ROR · 12,881 cases
Criminal Contempt
53.6% ROR · 12,728 cases
Drug Possession
41.0% ROR · 10,061 cases

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Based on 49,716 cases, 79.2% of Assault defendants in Kings County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 8.5% had bail set, and 0.4% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 72.3%.
When bail is set for Assault in Kings County, the median amount is $5,000. The typical range is $1,500 to $15,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Kings County has a 79.2% ROR rate for Assault, compared to the statewide average of 72.3%. This county releases Assault defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 49,716 Assault cases with bail decisions analyzed in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Someone you know arrested for Assault in Kings County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.

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