How much is bail for Fraud in Albany County?

When bail is set for Fraud in Albany County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $1,750 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Fraud in Albany County

Based on 259 Fraud cases in Albany County, 43.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 2.7% had bail set at a median of $1. 4.2% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Fraud is 62.7%.

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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43.2%

Released (ROR)

2.7%

Bail Set

4.2%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Fraud in Albany County, here is the typical range based on 7 cases.

$1

25th Percentile

$1

Median

$1,750

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $1,750. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Albany County releases Fraud defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (43.2%) than the statewide average (62.7%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Albany County.

Metric	Albany County	Statewide
ROR Rate	43.2%	62.7%
Bail Set Rate	2.7%	4.3%
Remanded Rate	4.2%	2.7%
Median Bail	$1	$500
Cases	259	1,934

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About Bail in Albany County

Bail decisions in Albany 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 Fraud cases in Albany 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 Albany County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Albany County.

DWI / DUI

84.0% ROR · 1,536 cases

Petit Larceny

40.9% ROR · 1,483 cases

Assault

47.9% ROR · 1,385 cases

Criminal Contempt

31.1% ROR · 1,274 cases

Other

56.6% ROR · 1,245 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 259 cases, 43.2% of Fraud defendants in Albany County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 2.7% had bail set, and 4.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.7%.

When bail is set for Fraud in Albany County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $1,750. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Albany County has a 43.2% ROR rate for Fraud, compared to the statewide average of 62.7%. This county releases Fraud defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 259 Fraud cases with bail decisions analyzed in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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