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Bail for Burglary in Tompkins County

192 cases · Tompkins County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 192 Burglary cases in Tompkins County, 27.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 41.1% had bail set at a median of $2,000. 22.9% 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

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27.1%
Released (ROR)
41.1%
Bail Set
22.9%
Remanded
$2,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Burglary in Tompkins County, here is the typical range based on 69 cases.

$1
25th Percentile
$2,000
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

Tompkins County releases Burglary defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (27.1%) than the statewide average (30.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Tompkins County.

Metric Tompkins County Statewide
ROR Rate 27.1% 30.9%
Bail Set Rate 41.1% 33.6%
Remanded Rate 22.9% 9.3%
Median Bail $2,000 $5,000
Cases 192 34,410

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About Bail in Tompkins County

Bail decisions in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Tompkins County.

Petit Larceny
45.5% ROR · 719 cases
DWI / DUI
91.3% ROR · 309 cases
Other
61.3% ROR · 269 cases
Criminal Contempt
52.8% ROR · 212 cases
Assault
52.4% ROR · 166 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 192 cases, 27.1% of Burglary defendants in Tompkins County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 41.1% had bail set, and 22.9% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 30.9%.
When bail is set for Burglary in Tompkins County, the median amount is $2,000. The typical range is $1 to $5,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Tompkins County has a 27.1% 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. 192 Burglary cases with bail decisions analyzed in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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