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Bail for DWI / DUI in Orleans County

56 cases · Orleans County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 56 DWI / DUI cases in Orleans County, 91.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 1.8% had bail set. 3.6% 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 Orleans County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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91.1%
Released (ROR)
1.8%
Bail Set
3.6%
Remanded
—
Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Orleans County releases DWI / DUI defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (91.1%) than the statewide average (84.9%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Orleans County Statewide
ROR Rate 91.1% 84.9%
Bail Set Rate 1.8% 3.0%
Remanded Rate 3.6% 0.8%
Cases 56 72,823

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About Bail in Orleans County

Bail decisions in Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Orleans County.

Petit Larceny
80.7% ROR · 88 cases
Other
89.5% ROR · 57 cases
Criminal Contempt
57.8% ROR · 45 cases
Escape / Bail Jumping
66.7% ROR · 42 cases
Endangering Welfare of a Child
73.1% ROR · 26 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 56 cases, 91.1% of DWI / DUI defendants in Orleans County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 1.8% had bail set, and 3.6% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 84.9%.
Bail amounts for DWI / DUI in Orleans County vary by case. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Orleans County has a 91.1% 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. 56 DWI / DUI cases with bail decisions analyzed in Orleans County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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