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Bail for Burglary in Cortland County

117 cases · Cortland County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 117 Burglary cases in Cortland County, 31.6% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 28.2% had bail set at a median of $1,125. 30.8% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Burglary is 30.9%.

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 Burglary in Cortland County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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31.6%
Released (ROR)
28.2%
Bail Set
30.8%
Remanded
$1,125
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Burglary in Cortland County, here is the typical range based on 26 cases.

$312
25th Percentile
$1,125
Median
$5,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $312 and $5,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Cortland County releases Burglary defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (31.6%) than the statewide average (30.9%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Cortland County Statewide
ROR Rate 31.6% 30.9%
Bail Set Rate 28.2% 33.6%
Remanded Rate 30.8% 9.3%
Median Bail $1,125 $5,000
Cases 117 34,410

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About Bail in Cortland County

Bail decisions in Cortland 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 Burglary cases in Cortland 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 Cortland County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cortland County.

DWI / DUI
87.1% ROR · 433 cases
Petit Larceny
70.2% ROR · 349 cases
Drug Possession
63.9% ROR · 291 cases
Other
81.8% ROR · 264 cases
Criminal Contempt
50.0% ROR · 208 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 117 cases, 31.6% of Burglary defendants in Cortland County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 28.2% had bail set, and 30.8% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 30.9%.
When bail is set for Burglary in Cortland County, the median amount is $1,125. The typical range is $312 to $5,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Cortland County has a 31.6% ROR rate for Burglary, compared to the statewide average of 30.9%. This county releases Burglary defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 117 Burglary cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cortland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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