Bail for Forgery in Ontario County

Based on 43 Forgery cases in Ontario County, 39.5% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 7.0% had bail set at a median of $3,750. 14.0% 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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39.5%

Released (ROR)

7.0%

Bail Set

14.0%

Remanded

$3,750

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Ontario County releases Forgery defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (39.5%) than the statewide average (46.8%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Ontario County.

Metric	Ontario County	Statewide
ROR Rate	39.5%	46.8%
Bail Set Rate	7.0%	3.5%
Remanded Rate	14.0%	1.1%
Median Bail	$3,750	$1,000
Cases	43	36,823

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About Bail in Ontario County

Bail decisions in Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Ontario County.

DWI / DUI

88.9% ROR · 551 cases

Petit Larceny

78.2% ROR · 340 cases

Criminal Contempt

35.8% ROR · 257 cases

Other

71.1% ROR · 246 cases

Assault

54.5% ROR · 202 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 43 cases, 39.5% of Forgery defendants in Ontario County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 7.0% had bail set, and 14.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.8%.

When bail is set for Forgery in Ontario County, the median amount is $3,750. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Ontario County has a 39.5% 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. 43 Forgery cases with bail decisions analyzed in Ontario County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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