Bail for Forgery in Cortland County

Based on 49 Forgery cases in Cortland County, 42.9% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 12.2% had bail set at a median of $250. 36.7% 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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42.9%

Released (ROR)

12.2%

Bail Set

36.7%

Remanded

$250

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Cortland County releases Forgery defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (42.9%) than the statewide average (46.8%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Cortland County.

Metric	Cortland County	Statewide
ROR Rate	42.9%	46.8%
Bail Set Rate	12.2%	3.5%
Remanded Rate	36.7%	1.1%
Median Bail	$250	$1,000
Cases	49	36,823

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About Bail in Cortland County

Bail decisions in Cortland 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 Cortland 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 Cortland County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cortland County.

DWI / DUI

87.1% ROR · 433 cases

Petit Larceny

70.2% ROR · 349 cases

Drug Possession

63.9% ROR · 291 cases

Other

81.8% ROR · 264 cases

Criminal Contempt

50.0% ROR · 208 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 49 cases, 42.9% of Forgery defendants in Cortland County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 12.2% had bail set, and 36.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.8%.

When bail is set for Forgery in Cortland County, the median amount is $250. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Cortland County has a 42.9% ROR rate for Forgery, compared to the statewide average of 46.8%. This county releases Forgery defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 49 Forgery cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cortland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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