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Bail for DWI / DUI in Rensselaer County

512 cases · Rensselaer County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 512 DWI / DUI cases in Rensselaer County, 77.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 1.4% had bail set at a median of $1. 0.8% 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 Rensselaer County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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77.1%
Released (ROR)
1.4%
Bail Set
0.8%
Remanded
$1
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for DWI / DUI in Rensselaer County, here is the typical range based on 6 cases.

$1
25th Percentile
$1
Median
$375
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $375. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Rensselaer County releases DWI / DUI defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (77.1%) than the statewide average (84.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Rensselaer County.

Metric Rensselaer County Statewide
ROR Rate 77.1% 84.9%
Bail Set Rate 1.4% 3.0%
Remanded Rate 0.8% 0.8%
Median Bail $1 $1,000
Cases 512 72,823

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About Bail in Rensselaer County

Bail decisions in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Rensselaer County.

Criminal Contempt
31.3% ROR · 918 cases
Other
65.4% ROR · 817 cases
Assault
54.6% ROR · 632 cases
Petit Larceny
49.7% ROR · 608 cases
Drug Possession
57.1% ROR · 459 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 512 cases, 77.1% of DWI / DUI defendants in Rensselaer County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 1.4% had bail set, and 0.8% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 84.9%.
When bail is set for DWI / DUI in Rensselaer County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $375. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Rensselaer County has a 77.1% 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. 512 DWI / DUI cases with bail decisions analyzed in Rensselaer County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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