Bail for Assault in Rockland County

Based on 362 Assault cases in Rockland County, 75.4% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 15.5% had bail set at a median of $7,500. 4.7% 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

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75.4%

Released (ROR)

15.5%

Bail Set

4.7%

Remanded

$7,500

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Rockland County releases Assault defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (75.4%) than the statewide average (72.3%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Rockland County	Statewide
ROR Rate	75.4%	72.3%
Bail Set Rate	15.5%	11.9%
Remanded Rate	4.7%	1.7%
Median Bail	$7,500	$5,000
Cases	362	210,548

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About Bail in Rockland County

Bail decisions in Rockland 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 Rockland 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 Rockland County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Rockland County.

DWI / DUI

93.7% ROR · 680 cases

Petit Larceny

59.2% ROR · 623 cases

Other

70.1% ROR · 241 cases

Criminal Contempt

76.8% ROR · 207 cases

Drug Possession

66.1% ROR · 177 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 362 cases, 75.4% of Assault defendants in Rockland County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 15.5% had bail set, and 4.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 72.3%.

When bail is set for Assault in Rockland County, the median amount is $7,500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Rockland County has a 75.4% 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. 362 Assault cases with bail decisions analyzed in Rockland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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