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Bail for Homicide in Bronx County

813 cases · Bronx County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 813 Homicide cases in Bronx County, 3.8% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 53.1% had bail set at a median of $50,000. 37.3% 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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3.8%
Released (ROR)
53.1%
Bail Set
37.3%
Remanded
$50,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Homicide in Bronx County, here is the typical range based on 432 cases.

$23,750
25th Percentile
$50,000
Median
$100,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $23,750 and $100,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Bronx County releases Homicide defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (3.8%) than the statewide average (2.4%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Bronx County Statewide
ROR Rate 3.8% 2.4%
Bail Set Rate 53.1% 44.6%
Remanded Rate 37.3% 50.1%
Median Bail $50,000 $75,000
Cases 813 3,478

See Homicide bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Bronx County

Bail decisions in Bronx 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 Bronx 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 Bronx County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Bronx County.

Assault
78.9% ROR · 32,268 cases
Drug Possession
31.4% ROR · 10,274 cases
Petit Larceny
30.7% ROR · 8,857 cases
Weapons Offense
31.8% ROR · 8,850 cases
Drug Sale
63.9% ROR · 7,856 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 813 cases, 3.8% of Homicide defendants in Bronx County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 53.1% had bail set, and 37.3% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 2.4%.
When bail is set for Homicide in Bronx County, the median amount is $50,000. The typical range is $23,750 to $100,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Bronx County has a 3.8% ROR rate for Homicide, compared to the statewide average of 2.4%. This county releases Homicide defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 813 Homicide cases with bail decisions analyzed in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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