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Bail for Burglary in Jefferson County

194 cases · Jefferson County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 194 Burglary cases in Jefferson County, 23.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 30.9% had bail set at a median of $5,000. 34.0% 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 Jefferson County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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23.2%
Released (ROR)
30.9%
Bail Set
34.0%
Remanded
$5,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Burglary in Jefferson County, here is the typical range based on 56 cases.

$2,500
25th Percentile
$5,000
Median
$10,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $2,500 and $10,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Jefferson County releases Burglary defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (23.2%) than the statewide average (30.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Jefferson County.

Metric Jefferson County Statewide
ROR Rate 23.2% 30.9%
Bail Set Rate 30.9% 33.6%
Remanded Rate 34.0% 9.3%
Median Bail $5,000 $5,000
Cases 194 34,410

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About Bail in Jefferson County

Bail decisions in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Jefferson County.

Petit Larceny
73.6% ROR · 764 cases
Other
73.6% ROR · 625 cases
DWI / DUI
79.4% ROR · 582 cases
Criminal Contempt
47.8% ROR · 542 cases
Drug Possession
62.0% ROR · 413 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 194 cases, 23.2% of Burglary defendants in Jefferson County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 30.9% had bail set, and 34.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 30.9%.
When bail is set for Burglary in Jefferson County, the median amount is $5,000. The typical range is $2,500 to $10,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Jefferson County has a 23.2% ROR rate for Burglary, compared to the statewide average of 30.9%. This county releases Burglary defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 194 Burglary cases with bail decisions analyzed in Jefferson County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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