Bail for Forgery in Clinton County

Based on 27 Forgery cases in Clinton County, 51.9% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 18.5% had bail set at a median of $50. 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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51.9%

Released (ROR)

18.5%

Bail Set

22.2%

Remanded

$50

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Clinton County releases Forgery defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (51.9%) than the statewide average (46.8%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Clinton County	Statewide
ROR Rate	51.9%	46.8%
Bail Set Rate	18.5%	3.5%
Remanded Rate	22.2%	1.1%
Median Bail	$50	$1,000
Cases	27	36,823

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About Bail in Clinton County

Bail decisions in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Clinton County.

DWI / DUI

79.5% ROR · 531 cases

Petit Larceny

59.3% ROR · 509 cases

Drug Possession

56.5% ROR · 340 cases

Other

61.0% ROR · 259 cases

Criminal Contempt

36.5% ROR · 244 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, 51.9% of Forgery defendants in Clinton County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 18.5% had bail set, and 22.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.8%.

When bail is set for Forgery in Clinton County, the median amount is $50. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Clinton County has a 51.9% 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 Clinton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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