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Bail for Assault in St. Lawrence County

159 cases · St. Lawrence County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 159 Assault cases in St. Lawrence County, 67.3% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 15.1% had bail set at a median of $1,000. 9.4% 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 St. Lawrence County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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67.3%
Released (ROR)
15.1%
Bail Set
9.4%
Remanded
$1,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Assault in St. Lawrence County, here is the typical range based on 13 cases.

$750
25th Percentile
$1,000
Median
$2,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $750 and $2,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

St. Lawrence County releases Assault defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (67.3%) than the statewide average (72.3%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in St. Lawrence County.

Metric St. Lawrence County Statewide
ROR Rate 67.3% 72.3%
Bail Set Rate 15.1% 11.9%
Remanded Rate 9.4% 1.7%
Median Bail $1,000 $5,000
Cases 159 210,548

See Assault bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in St. Lawrence County

Bail decisions in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in St. Lawrence County.

Petit Larceny
59.7% ROR · 524 cases
Drug Possession
53.0% ROR · 387 cases
DWI / DUI
69.6% ROR · 260 cases
Other
75.1% ROR · 257 cases
Criminal Contempt
46.3% ROR · 246 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 159 cases, 67.3% of Assault defendants in St. Lawrence County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 15.1% had bail set, and 9.4% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 72.3%.
When bail is set for Assault in St. Lawrence County, the median amount is $1,000. The typical range is $750 to $2,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
St. Lawrence County has a 67.3% ROR rate for Assault, compared to the statewide average of 72.3%. This county releases Assault defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 159 Assault cases with bail decisions analyzed in St. Lawrence County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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