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Bail for Homicide in Albany County

103 cases · Albany County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 103 Homicide cases in Albany County, 0.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 6.8% had bail set at a median of $50,000. 92.2% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Homicide is 2.4%.

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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0.0%
Released (ROR)
6.8%
Bail Set
92.2%
Remanded
$50,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Homicide in Albany County, here is the typical range based on 6 cases.

$50,000
25th Percentile
$50,000
Median
$68,750
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $50,000 and $68,750. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Albany County releases Homicide defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (0.0%) than the statewide average (2.4%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Albany County.

Metric Albany County Statewide
ROR Rate 0.0% 2.4%
Bail Set Rate 6.8% 44.6%
Remanded Rate 92.2% 50.1%
Median Bail $50,000 $75,000
Cases 103 3,478

See Homicide bail rates across all New York counties →

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 Homicide 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 103 cases, 0.0% of Homicide defendants in Albany County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.8% had bail set, and 92.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 2.4%.
When bail is set for Homicide in Albany County, the median amount is $50,000. The typical range is $50,000 to $68,750. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Albany County has a 0.0% ROR rate for Homicide, compared to the statewide average of 2.4%. This county releases Homicide defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 103 Homicide cases with bail decisions analyzed in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Someone you know arrested for Homicide in Albany County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.

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