How much is bail for Forgery in Steuben County?

When bail is set for Forgery in Steuben County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $500 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Forgery in Steuben County

Based on 42 Forgery cases in Steuben County, 59.5% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 11.9% had bail set at a median of $1. 28.6% 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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59.5%

Released (ROR)

11.9%

Bail Set

28.6%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

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

$1

25th Percentile

$1

Median

$500

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $500. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Steuben County releases Forgery defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (59.5%) than the statewide average (46.8%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Steuben County	Statewide
ROR Rate	59.5%	46.8%
Bail Set Rate	11.9%	3.5%
Remanded Rate	28.6%	1.1%
Median Bail	$1	$1,000
Cases	42	36,823

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About Bail in Steuben County

Bail decisions in Steuben 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 Steuben 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 Steuben County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Steuben County.

Petit Larceny

74.7% ROR · 653 cases

Drug Possession

71.0% ROR · 572 cases

DWI / DUI

82.6% ROR · 448 cases

Criminal Contempt

52.4% ROR · 368 cases

Other

74.5% ROR · 310 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 42 cases, 59.5% of Forgery defendants in Steuben County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 11.9% had bail set, and 28.6% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 46.8%.

When bail is set for Forgery in Steuben County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Steuben County has a 59.5% 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. 42 Forgery cases with bail decisions analyzed in Steuben County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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