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Bail for DWI / DUI in Cayuga County

357 cases · Cayuga County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 357 DWI / DUI cases in Cayuga County, 92.4% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 2.5% had bail set at a median of $267. 1.4% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for DWI / DUI is 84.9%.

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

Someone you know arrested for DWI / DUI in Cayuga County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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92.4%
Released (ROR)
2.5%
Bail Set
1.4%
Remanded
$267
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for DWI / DUI in Cayuga County, here is the typical range based on 8 cases.

$1
25th Percentile
$267
Median
$1,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $1,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Cayuga County releases DWI / DUI defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (92.4%) than the statewide average (84.9%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Cayuga County Statewide
ROR Rate 92.4% 84.9%
Bail Set Rate 2.5% 3.0%
Remanded Rate 1.4% 0.8%
Median Bail $267 $1,000
Cases 357 72,823

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About Bail in Cayuga County

Bail decisions in Cayuga 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 DWI / DUI cases in Cayuga 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 Cayuga County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cayuga County.

Petit Larceny
68.2% ROR · 592 cases
Criminal Contempt
30.7% ROR · 485 cases
Other
74.5% ROR · 427 cases
Escape / Bail Jumping
66.8% ROR · 253 cases
Endangering Welfare of a Child
88.9% ROR · 234 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 357 cases, 92.4% of DWI / DUI defendants in Cayuga County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 2.5% had bail set, and 1.4% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 84.9%.
When bail is set for DWI / DUI in Cayuga County, the median amount is $267. The typical range is $1 to $1,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Cayuga County has a 92.4% ROR rate for DWI / DUI, compared to the statewide average of 84.9%. This county releases DWI / DUI defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 357 DWI / DUI cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cayuga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Someone you know arrested for DWI / DUI in Cayuga County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.

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