Bail for DWI / DUI in Franklin County
62 cases · Franklin County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 62 DWI / DUI cases in Franklin County, 83.9% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 1.6% had bail set. 3.2% 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 Franklin County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.
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Franklin County releases DWI / DUI defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (83.9%) than the statewide average (84.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Franklin County.
| Metric | Franklin County | Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| ROR Rate | 83.9% | 84.9% |
| Bail Set Rate | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Remanded Rate | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Cases | 62 | 72,823 |
About Bail in Franklin County
Bail decisions in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 62 DWI / DUI cases with bail decisions analyzed in Franklin County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Next Step
Someone you know arrested for DWI / DUI in Franklin County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.