How much is bail for Fraud in Niagara County?

When bail is set for Fraud in Niagara County, the median amount is $250. The typical range is $225 to $572 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Fraud in Niagara County

Based on 115 Fraud cases in Niagara County, 83.5% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 6.1% had bail set at a median of $250. 1.7% 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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83.5%

Released (ROR)

6.1%

Bail Set

1.7%

Remanded

$250

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

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

$225

25th Percentile

$250

Median

$572

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $225 and $572. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Niagara County releases Fraud defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (83.5%) than the statewide average (62.7%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Niagara County	Statewide
ROR Rate	83.5%	62.7%
Bail Set Rate	6.1%	4.3%
Remanded Rate	1.7%	2.7%
Median Bail	$250	$500
Cases	115	1,934

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About Bail in Niagara County

Bail decisions in Niagara 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 Niagara 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 Niagara County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Niagara County.

Petit Larceny

62.2% ROR · 2,152 cases

DWI / DUI

88.5% ROR · 1,847 cases

Other

69.9% ROR · 1,753 cases

Criminal Contempt

33.6% ROR · 1,469 cases

Assault

57.5% ROR · 1,355 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 115 cases, 83.5% of Fraud defendants in Niagara County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.1% had bail set, and 1.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.7%.

When bail is set for Fraud in Niagara County, the median amount is $250. The typical range is $225 to $572. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Niagara County has a 83.5% ROR rate for Fraud, compared to the statewide average of 62.7%. This county releases Fraud defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 115 Fraud cases with bail decisions analyzed in Niagara County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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