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Bail for Homicide in Niagara County

35 cases · Niagara County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 35 Homicide cases in Niagara County, 8.6% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 28.6% had bail set at a median of $100,000. 54.3% 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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8.6%
Released (ROR)
28.6%
Bail Set
54.3%
Remanded
$100,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Homicide in Niagara County, here is the typical range based on 10 cases.

$62,500
25th Percentile
$100,000
Median
$150,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $62,500 and $150,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Niagara County releases Homicide defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (8.6%) than the statewide average (2.4%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Niagara County Statewide
ROR Rate 8.6% 2.4%
Bail Set Rate 28.6% 44.6%
Remanded Rate 54.3% 50.1%
Median Bail $100,000 $75,000
Cases 35 3,478

See Homicide bail rates across all New York counties →

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 Homicide 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 35 cases, 8.6% of Homicide defendants in Niagara County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 28.6% had bail set, and 54.3% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 2.4%.
When bail is set for Homicide in Niagara County, the median amount is $100,000. The typical range is $62,500 to $150,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Niagara County has a 8.6% 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. 35 Homicide cases with bail decisions analyzed in Niagara County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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