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Bail for Drug Sale in Delaware County

20 cases · Delaware County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 20 Drug Sale cases in Delaware County, 60.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 20.0% had bail set. 20.0% 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

Someone you know arrested for Drug Sale in Delaware County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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60.0%
Released (ROR)
20.0%
Bail Set
20.0%
Remanded
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Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Delaware County releases Drug Sale defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (60.0%) than the statewide average (44.1%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Delaware County Statewide
ROR Rate 60.0% 44.1%
Bail Set Rate 20.0% 20.0%
Remanded Rate 20.0% 9.7%
Cases 20 45,595

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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 Sale 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.

Other Charges in Delaware County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Delaware County.

DWI / DUI
69.6% ROR · 92 cases
Petit Larceny
64.1% ROR · 64 cases
Other
64.6% ROR · 48 cases
Drug Possession
54.3% ROR · 46 cases
Assault
64.1% ROR · 39 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 20 cases, 60.0% of Drug Sale defendants in Delaware County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 20.0% had bail set, and 20.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 44.1%.
Bail amounts for Drug Sale in Delaware County vary by case. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Delaware County has a 60.0% ROR rate for Drug Sale, compared to the statewide average of 44.1%. This county releases Drug Sale defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 20 Drug Sale cases with bail decisions analyzed in Delaware County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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