Bail for Drug Offense in Richmond County

Based on 23 Drug Offense cases in Richmond County, 39.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 8.7% had bail set at a median of $15,000. 0.0% 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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39.1%

Released (ROR)

8.7%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$15,000

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Richmond County releases Drug Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (39.1%) than the statewide average (49.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Richmond County.

Metric	Richmond County	Statewide
ROR Rate	39.1%	49.9%
Bail Set Rate	8.7%	16.9%
Remanded Rate	0.0%	2.9%
Median Bail	$15,000	$500
Cases	23	1,641

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About Bail in Richmond County

Bail decisions in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Richmond County.

Assault

71.9% ROR · 7,122 cases

Criminal Contempt

44.2% ROR · 3,488 cases

Petit Larceny

31.7% ROR · 2,818 cases

Other

68.9% ROR · 2,448 cases

Drug Possession

41.5% ROR · 2,351 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 23 cases, 39.1% of Drug Offense defendants in Richmond County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 8.7% had bail set, and 0.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 49.9%.

When bail is set for Drug Offense in Richmond County, the median amount is $15,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Richmond County has a 39.1% 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. 23 Drug Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Richmond County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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