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Bail for Forgery in Chautauqua County

57 cases · Chautauqua County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 57 Forgery cases in Chautauqua County, 47.4% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 8.8% had bail set at a median of $1,000. 8.8% 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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47.4%
Released (ROR)
8.8%
Bail Set
8.8%
Remanded
$1,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Forgery in Chautauqua County, here is the typical range based on 5 cases.

$1
25th Percentile
$1,000
Median
$2,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $2,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Chautauqua County releases Forgery defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (47.4%) than the statewide average (46.8%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Chautauqua County Statewide
ROR Rate 47.4% 46.8%
Bail Set Rate 8.8% 3.5%
Remanded Rate 8.8% 1.1%
Median Bail $1,000 $1,000
Cases 57 36,823

See Forgery bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Chautauqua County

Bail decisions in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Chautauqua County.

Drug Possession
57.7% ROR · 1,450 cases
Other
63.7% ROR · 1,313 cases
Petit Larceny
61.7% ROR · 1,046 cases
Criminal Contempt
27.9% ROR · 1,000 cases
Assault
45.8% ROR · 765 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 57 cases, 47.4% of Forgery defendants in Chautauqua County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 8.8% had bail set, and 8.8% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.8%.
When bail is set for Forgery in Chautauqua County, the median amount is $1,000. The typical range is $1 to $2,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Chautauqua County has a 47.4% 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. 57 Forgery cases with bail decisions analyzed in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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