Bail for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Tompkins County

Based on 66 Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Tompkins County, 81.8% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 6.1% had bail set at a median of $2,000. 0.0% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Endangering Welfare of a Child is 78.7%.

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 Endangering Welfare of a Child in Tompkins County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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81.8%

Released (ROR)

6.1%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$2,000

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Tompkins County releases Endangering Welfare of a Child defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (81.8%) than the statewide average (78.7%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Tompkins County	Statewide
ROR Rate	81.8%	78.7%
Bail Set Rate	6.1%	5.5%
Remanded Rate	0.0%	0.7%
Median Bail	$2,000	$1,000
Cases	66	17,355

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About Bail in Tompkins County

Bail decisions in Tompkins 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 Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Tompkins County.

Petit Larceny

45.5% ROR · 719 cases

DWI / DUI

91.3% ROR · 309 cases

Other

61.3% ROR · 269 cases

Criminal Contempt

52.8% ROR · 212 cases

Burglary

27.1% ROR · 192 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 66 cases, 81.8% of Endangering Welfare of a Child defendants in Tompkins County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.1% had bail set, and 0.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 78.7%.

When bail is set for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Tompkins County, the median amount is $2,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Tompkins County has a 81.8% ROR rate for Endangering Welfare of a Child, compared to the statewide average of 78.7%. This county releases Endangering Welfare of a Child defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 66 Endangering Welfare of a Child cases with bail decisions analyzed in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Someone you know arrested for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Tompkins County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.

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