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Bail for Drug Sale in Otsego County

34 cases · Otsego County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 34 Drug Sale cases in Otsego County, 29.4% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 35.3% had bail set at a median of $25,000. 35.3% 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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29.4%
Released (ROR)
35.3%
Bail Set
35.3%
Remanded
$25,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Otsego County, here is the typical range based on 12 cases.

$25,000
25th Percentile
$25,000
Median
$26,250
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $25,000 and $26,250. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Otsego County releases Drug Sale defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (29.4%) than the statewide average (44.1%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Otsego County.

Metric Otsego County Statewide
ROR Rate 29.4% 44.1%
Bail Set Rate 35.3% 20.0%
Remanded Rate 35.3% 9.7%
Median Bail $25,000 $10,000
Cases 34 45,595

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About Bail in Otsego County

Bail decisions in Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Otsego County.

DWI / DUI
61.9% ROR · 278 cases
Other
73.7% ROR · 213 cases
Petit Larceny
79.4% ROR · 175 cases
Drug Possession
75.8% ROR · 165 cases
Criminal Contempt
51.2% ROR · 162 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 34 cases, 29.4% of Drug Sale defendants in Otsego County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 35.3% had bail set, and 35.3% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 44.1%.
When bail is set for Drug Sale in Otsego County, the median amount is $25,000. The typical range is $25,000 to $26,250. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Otsego County has a 29.4% 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. 34 Drug Sale cases with bail decisions analyzed in Otsego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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