Bail for Forgery in Fulton County

Based on 24 Forgery cases in Fulton County, 41.7% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 16.7% had bail set at a median of $2,502. 29.2% 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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41.7%

Released (ROR)

16.7%

Bail Set

29.2%

Remanded

$2,502

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Fulton County releases Forgery defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (41.7%) than the statewide average (46.8%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Fulton County.

Metric	Fulton County	Statewide
ROR Rate	41.7%	46.8%
Bail Set Rate	16.7%	3.5%
Remanded Rate	29.2%	1.1%
Median Bail	$2,502	$1,000
Cases	24	36,823

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About Bail in Fulton County

Bail decisions in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Fulton County.

Drug Possession

51.5% ROR · 433 cases

Petit Larceny

57.9% ROR · 387 cases

DWI / DUI

66.6% ROR · 326 cases

Assault

58.8% ROR · 284 cases

Other

52.8% ROR · 254 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 24 cases, 41.7% of Forgery defendants in Fulton County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.7% had bail set, and 29.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.8%.

When bail is set for Forgery in Fulton County, the median amount is $2,502. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Fulton County has a 41.7% 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. 24 Forgery cases with bail decisions analyzed in Fulton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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