Bail for DWI / DUI in Herkimer County

Based on 130 DWI / DUI cases in Herkimer County, 46.9% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 1.5% had bail set at a median of $8,250. 1.5% 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

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46.9%

Released (ROR)

1.5%

Bail Set

1.5%

Remanded

$8,250

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Herkimer County releases DWI / DUI defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (46.9%) than the statewide average (84.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Herkimer County.

Metric	Herkimer County	Statewide
ROR Rate	46.9%	84.9%
Bail Set Rate	1.5%	3.0%
Remanded Rate	1.5%	0.8%
Median Bail	$8,250	$1,000
Cases	130	72,823

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About Bail in Herkimer County

Bail decisions in Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Herkimer County.

Petit Larceny

60.2% ROR · 206 cases

Endangering Welfare of a Child

82.8% ROR · 64 cases

Assault

51.6% ROR · 62 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 130 cases, 46.9% of DWI / DUI defendants in Herkimer County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 1.5% had bail set, and 1.5% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 84.9%.

When bail is set for DWI / DUI in Herkimer County, the median amount is $8,250. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Herkimer County has a 46.9% ROR rate for DWI / DUI, compared to the statewide average of 84.9%. This county releases DWI / DUI defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 130 DWI / DUI cases with bail decisions analyzed in Herkimer County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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