Bail for Drug Possession in Delaware County

Based on 46 Drug Possession cases in Delaware County, 54.3% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 13.0% had bail set at a median of $1,000. 10.9% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Drug Possession is 47.2%.

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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54.3%

Released (ROR)

13.0%

Bail Set

10.9%

Remanded

$1,000

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Delaware County releases Drug Possession defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (54.3%) than the statewide average (47.2%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Delaware County	Statewide
ROR Rate	54.3%	47.2%
Bail Set Rate	13.0%	12.3%
Remanded Rate	10.9%	1.0%
Median Bail	$1,000	$10
Cases	46	93,600

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About Bail in Delaware County

Bail decisions in Delaware 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 Possession cases in Delaware 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.

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Common Questions

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

Based on 46 cases, 54.3% of Drug Possession defendants in Delaware County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 13.0% had bail set, and 10.9% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 47.2%.

When bail is set for Drug Possession in Delaware County, the median amount is $1,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Delaware County has a 54.3% ROR rate for Drug Possession, compared to the statewide average of 47.2%. This county releases Drug Possession defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 46 Drug Possession cases with bail decisions analyzed in Delaware County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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