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Bail for Drug Sale in Onondaga County

826 cases · Onondaga County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 826 Drug Sale cases in Onondaga County, 18.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 32.1% had bail set at a median of $10,000. 34.5% 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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18.0%
Released (ROR)
32.1%
Bail Set
34.5%
Remanded
$10,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Onondaga County, here is the typical range based on 262 cases.

$5,000
25th Percentile
$10,000
Median
$25,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $5,000 and $25,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Onondaga County releases Drug Sale defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (18.0%) than the statewide average (44.1%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Onondaga County.

Metric Onondaga County Statewide
ROR Rate 18.0% 44.1%
Bail Set Rate 32.1% 20.0%
Remanded Rate 34.5% 9.7%
Median Bail $10,000 $10,000
Cases 826 45,595

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About Bail in Onondaga County

Bail decisions in Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Onondaga County.

Other
60.0% ROR · 3,586 cases
Criminal Contempt
21.2% ROR · 3,273 cases
Petit Larceny
57.3% ROR · 3,060 cases
Assault
25.7% ROR · 1,812 cases
Drug Possession
59.5% ROR · 1,428 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 826 cases, 18.0% of Drug Sale defendants in Onondaga County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 32.1% had bail set, and 34.5% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 44.1%.
When bail is set for Drug Sale in Onondaga County, the median amount is $10,000. The typical range is $5,000 to $25,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Onondaga County has a 18.0% 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. 826 Drug Sale cases with bail decisions analyzed in Onondaga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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