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Bail for Criminal Contempt in Washington County

57 cases · Washington County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 57 Criminal Contempt cases in Washington County, 66.7% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 12.3% had bail set. 3.5% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Criminal Contempt is 46.7%.

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

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66.7%
Released (ROR)
12.3%
Bail Set
3.5%
Remanded
—
Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Washington County releases Criminal Contempt defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (66.7%) than the statewide average (46.7%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Washington County Statewide
ROR Rate 66.7% 46.7%
Bail Set Rate 12.3% 26.8%
Remanded Rate 3.5% 3.5%
Cases 57 81,968

See Criminal Contempt bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Washington County

Bail decisions in Washington 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 Criminal Contempt cases in Washington 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 Washington County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Washington County.

DWI / DUI
55.7% ROR · 79 cases
Petit Larceny
59.6% ROR · 52 cases
Drug Possession
54.9% ROR · 51 cases
Other
83.7% ROR · 49 cases
Disorderly Conduct
61.1% ROR · 36 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 57 cases, 66.7% of Criminal Contempt defendants in Washington County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 12.3% had bail set, and 3.5% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.7%.
Bail amounts for Criminal Contempt in Washington County vary by case. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Washington County has a 66.7% ROR rate for Criminal Contempt, compared to the statewide average of 46.7%. This county releases Criminal Contempt defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 57 Criminal Contempt cases with bail decisions analyzed in Washington County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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