How much is bail for Drug Sale in Erie County?

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Erie County, the median amount is $7,500. The typical range is $2,500 to $25,000 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Drug Sale in Erie County

Based on 1,702 Drug Sale cases in Erie County, 48.8% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 30.5% had bail set at a median of $7,500. 18.7% 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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48.8%

Released (ROR)

30.5%

Bail Set

18.7%

Remanded

$7,500

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Erie County, here is the typical range based on 501 cases.

$2,500

25th Percentile

$7,500

Median

$25,000

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $2,500 and $25,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Erie County releases Drug Sale defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (48.8%) than the statewide average (44.1%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Erie County	Statewide
ROR Rate	48.8%	44.1%
Bail Set Rate	30.5%	20.0%
Remanded Rate	18.7%	9.7%
Median Bail	$7,500	$10,000
Cases	1,702	45,595

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About Bail in Erie County

Bail decisions in Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Erie County.

Drug Possession

62.3% ROR · 4,758 cases

Assault

49.7% ROR · 4,540 cases

Petit Larceny

53.7% ROR · 4,395 cases

Other

67.7% ROR · 4,082 cases

DWI / DUI

88.5% ROR · 3,326 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 1,702 cases, 48.8% of Drug Sale defendants in Erie County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 30.5% had bail set, and 18.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 44.1%.

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Erie County, the median amount is $7,500. The typical range is $2,500 to $25,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Erie County has a 48.8% 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. 1,702 Drug Sale cases with bail decisions analyzed in Erie County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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