How much is bail for Homicide in Kings County?

When bail is set for Homicide in Kings County, the median amount is $75,000. The typical range is $43,750 to $150,000 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Homicide in Kings County

Based on 454 Homicide cases in Kings County, 2.4% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 56.4% had bail set at a median of $75,000. 39.0% 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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2.4%

Released (ROR)

56.4%

Bail Set

39.0%

Remanded

$75,000

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Homicide in Kings County, here is the typical range based on 256 cases.

$43,750

25th Percentile

$75,000

Median

$150,000

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $43,750 and $150,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Kings County's ROR rate for Homicide (2.4%) is in line with the statewide average (2.4%).

Metric	Kings County	Statewide
ROR Rate	2.4%	2.4%
Bail Set Rate	56.4%	44.6%
Remanded Rate	39.0%	50.1%
Median Bail	$75,000	$75,000
Cases	454	3,478

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About Bail in Kings County

Bail decisions in Kings 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 Kings 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 Kings County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Kings County.

Assault

79.2% ROR · 49,716 cases

Petit Larceny

35.6% ROR · 15,065 cases

Weapons Offense

42.8% ROR · 13,881 cases

Other

76.4% ROR · 12,881 cases

Criminal Contempt

53.6% ROR · 12,728 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 454 cases, 2.4% of Homicide defendants in Kings County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 56.4% had bail set, and 39.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 2.4%.

When bail is set for Homicide in Kings County, the median amount is $75,000. The typical range is $43,750 to $150,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Kings County has a 2.4% ROR rate for Homicide, compared to the statewide average of 2.4%. This county is close to the statewide average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 454 Homicide cases with bail decisions analyzed in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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