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Bail for Drug Offense in Cayuga County

27 cases · Cayuga County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 27 Drug Offense cases in Cayuga County, 48.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 29.6% had bail set at a median of $370. 18.5% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Drug Offense is 49.9%.

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

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48.1%
Released (ROR)
29.6%
Bail Set
18.5%
Remanded
$370
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Drug Offense in Cayuga County, here is the typical range based on 8 cases.

$127
25th Percentile
$370
Median
$812
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $127 and $812. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Cayuga County releases Drug Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (48.1%) than the statewide average (49.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Cayuga County.

Metric Cayuga County Statewide
ROR Rate 48.1% 49.9%
Bail Set Rate 29.6% 16.9%
Remanded Rate 18.5% 2.9%
Median Bail $370 $500
Cases 27 1,641

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About Bail in Cayuga County

Bail decisions in Cayuga 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 Drug Offense cases in Cayuga 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 Cayuga County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cayuga County.

Petit Larceny
68.2% ROR · 592 cases
Criminal Contempt
30.7% ROR · 485 cases
Other
74.5% ROR · 427 cases
DWI / DUI
92.4% ROR · 357 cases
Escape / Bail Jumping
66.8% ROR · 253 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 27 cases, 48.1% of Drug Offense defendants in Cayuga County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 29.6% had bail set, and 18.5% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 49.9%.
When bail is set for Drug Offense in Cayuga County, the median amount is $370. The typical range is $127 to $812. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Cayuga County has a 48.1% ROR rate for Drug Offense, compared to the statewide average of 49.9%. This county releases Drug Offense defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 27 Drug Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cayuga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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