How much is bail for Drug Sale in Livingston County?

Bail amounts for Drug Sale in Livingston County vary by case. A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Drug Sale in Livingston County

Based on 33 Drug Sale cases in Livingston County, 63.6% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 15.2% had bail set. 21.2% 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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63.6%

Released (ROR)

15.2%

Bail Set

21.2%

Remanded

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Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Livingston County releases Drug Sale defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (63.6%) than the statewide average (44.1%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Livingston County	Statewide
ROR Rate	63.6%	44.1%
Bail Set Rate	15.2%	20.0%
Remanded Rate	21.2%	9.7%
Cases	33	45,595

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About Bail in Livingston County

Bail decisions in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Livingston County.

DWI / DUI

90.5% ROR · 190 cases

Criminal Contempt

18.7% ROR · 150 cases

Drug Possession

82.9% ROR · 140 cases

Petit Larceny

73.1% ROR · 108 cases

Other

80.7% ROR · 57 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 33 cases, 63.6% of Drug Sale defendants in Livingston County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 15.2% had bail set, and 21.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 44.1%.

Bail amounts for Drug Sale in Livingston County vary by case. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Livingston County has a 63.6% 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. 33 Drug Sale cases with bail decisions analyzed in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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