Bail for Forgery in Cattaraugus County

Based on 27 Forgery cases in Cattaraugus County, 66.7% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 7.4% had bail set at a median of $500. 22.2% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Forgery is 46.8%.

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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66.7%

Released (ROR)

7.4%

Bail Set

22.2%

Remanded

$500

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Cattaraugus County releases Forgery defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (66.7%) than the statewide average (46.8%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Cattaraugus County	Statewide
ROR Rate	66.7%	46.8%
Bail Set Rate	7.4%	3.5%
Remanded Rate	22.2%	1.1%
Median Bail	$500	$1,000
Cases	27	36,823

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About Bail in Cattaraugus County

Bail decisions in Cattaraugus 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 Forgery cases in Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cattaraugus County.

Petit Larceny

59.7% ROR · 698 cases

DWI / DUI

72.7% ROR · 554 cases

Drug Possession

53.4% ROR · 464 cases

Other

67.6% ROR · 441 cases

Criminal Contempt

60.5% ROR · 339 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 27 cases, 66.7% of Forgery defendants in Cattaraugus County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 7.4% had bail set, and 22.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.8%.

When bail is set for Forgery in Cattaraugus County, the median amount is $500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Cattaraugus County has a 66.7% ROR rate for Forgery, compared to the statewide average of 46.8%. This county releases Forgery defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 27 Forgery cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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