How much is bail for Assault in Ulster County?

When bail is set for Assault in Ulster County, the median amount is $2,500. The typical range is $1 to $5,000 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Assault in Ulster County

Based on 332 Assault cases in Ulster County, 63.9% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 18.4% had bail set at a median of $2,500. 7.2% 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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63.9%

Released (ROR)

18.4%

Bail Set

7.2%

Remanded

$2,500

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Assault in Ulster County, here is the typical range based on 55 cases.

$1

25th Percentile

$2,500

Median

$5,000

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $5,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Ulster County releases Assault defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (63.9%) than the statewide average (72.3%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Ulster County.

Metric	Ulster County	Statewide
ROR Rate	63.9%	72.3%
Bail Set Rate	18.4%	11.9%
Remanded Rate	7.2%	1.7%
Median Bail	$2,500	$5,000
Cases	332	210,548

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About Bail in Ulster County

Bail decisions in Ulster 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 Ulster 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 Ulster County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Ulster County.

DWI / DUI

73.7% ROR · 1,318 cases

Drug Possession

74.3% ROR · 588 cases

Petit Larceny

70.6% ROR · 470 cases

Other

79.9% ROR · 437 cases

Criminal Contempt

61.6% ROR · 414 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 332 cases, 63.9% of Assault defendants in Ulster County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 18.4% had bail set, and 7.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 72.3%.

When bail is set for Assault in Ulster County, the median amount is $2,500. The typical range is $1 to $5,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Ulster County has a 63.9% 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. 332 Assault cases with bail decisions analyzed in Ulster County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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