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Bail for Drug Offense in Clinton County

37 cases · Clinton County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 37 Drug Offense cases in Clinton County, 16.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 16.2% had bail set at a median of $1,000. 27.0% 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

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16.2%
Released (ROR)
16.2%
Bail Set
27.0%
Remanded
$1,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Drug Offense in Clinton County, here is the typical range based on 6 cases.

$250
25th Percentile
$1,000
Median
$2,125
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $250 and $2,125. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Clinton County releases Drug Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (16.2%) than the statewide average (49.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Clinton County.

Metric Clinton County Statewide
ROR Rate 16.2% 49.9%
Bail Set Rate 16.2% 16.9%
Remanded Rate 27.0% 2.9%
Median Bail $1,000 $500
Cases 37 1,641

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About Bail in Clinton County

Bail decisions in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Clinton County.

DWI / DUI
79.5% ROR · 531 cases
Petit Larceny
59.3% ROR · 509 cases
Drug Possession
56.5% ROR · 340 cases
Other
61.0% ROR · 259 cases
Criminal Contempt
36.5% ROR · 244 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 37 cases, 16.2% of Drug Offense defendants in Clinton County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.2% had bail set, and 27.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 49.9%.
When bail is set for Drug Offense in Clinton County, the median amount is $1,000. The typical range is $250 to $2,125. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Clinton County has a 16.2% 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. 37 Drug Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Clinton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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