Bail for Drug Sale in Tompkins County

Based on 30 Drug Sale cases in Tompkins County, 13.3% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 13.3% had bail set at a median of $1. 66.7% 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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13.3%

Released (ROR)

13.3%

Bail Set

66.7%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Tompkins County releases Drug Sale defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (13.3%) than the statewide average (44.1%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Tompkins County.

Metric	Tompkins County	Statewide
ROR Rate	13.3%	44.1%
Bail Set Rate	13.3%	20.0%
Remanded Rate	66.7%	9.7%
Median Bail	$1	$10,000
Cases	30	45,595

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About Bail in Tompkins County

Bail decisions in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Tompkins County.

Petit Larceny

45.5% ROR · 719 cases

DWI / DUI

91.3% ROR · 309 cases

Other

61.3% ROR · 269 cases

Criminal Contempt

52.8% ROR · 212 cases

Burglary

27.1% ROR · 192 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 30 cases, 13.3% of Drug Sale defendants in Tompkins County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 13.3% had bail set, and 66.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 44.1%.

When bail is set for Drug Sale in Tompkins County, the median amount is $1. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Tompkins County has a 13.3% 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. 30 Drug Sale cases with bail decisions analyzed in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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