How much is bail for Drug Sale in Broome County?

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Broome County, the median amount is $100. The typical range is $1 to $1,000 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Drug Sale in Broome County

Based on 628 Drug Sale cases in Broome County, 25.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 4.5% had bail set at a median of $100. 61.5% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Drug Sale is 44.1%.

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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25.0%

Released (ROR)

4.5%

Bail Set

61.5%

Remanded

$100

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Broome County, here is the typical range based on 24 cases.

$1

25th Percentile

$100

Median

$1,000

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $1,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Broome County releases Drug Sale defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (25.0%) than the statewide average (44.1%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Broome County.

Metric	Broome County	Statewide
ROR Rate	25.0%	44.1%
Bail Set Rate	4.5%	20.0%
Remanded Rate	61.5%	9.7%
Median Bail	$100	$10,000
Cases	628	45,595

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About Bail in Broome County

Bail decisions in Broome 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 Sale cases in Broome 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 Broome County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Broome County.

Petit Larceny

67.8% ROR · 2,077 cases

Drug Possession

72.1% ROR · 1,561 cases

Other

73.2% ROR · 1,062 cases

Criminal Contempt

32.1% ROR · 1,036 cases

Assault

43.4% ROR · 781 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 628 cases, 25.0% of Drug Sale defendants in Broome County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 4.5% had bail set, and 61.5% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 44.1%.

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Broome County, the median amount is $100. The typical range is $1 to $1,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Broome County has a 25.0% ROR rate for Drug Sale, compared to the statewide average of 44.1%. This county releases Drug Sale defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 628 Drug Sale cases with bail decisions analyzed in Broome County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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