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Bail for Homicide in Richmond County

68 cases · Richmond County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 68 Homicide cases in Richmond County, 0.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 44.1% had bail set at a median of $125,000. 55.9% 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)
44.1%
Bail Set
55.9%
Remanded
$125,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Homicide in Richmond County, here is the typical range based on 30 cases.

$100,000
25th Percentile
$125,000
Median
$250,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $100,000 and $250,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Richmond 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 Richmond County.

Metric Richmond County Statewide
ROR Rate 0.0% 2.4%
Bail Set Rate 44.1% 44.6%
Remanded Rate 55.9% 50.1%
Median Bail $125,000 $75,000
Cases 68 3,478

See Homicide bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Richmond County

Bail decisions in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Richmond County.

Assault
71.9% ROR · 7,122 cases
Criminal Contempt
44.2% ROR · 3,488 cases
Petit Larceny
31.7% ROR · 2,818 cases
Other
68.9% ROR · 2,448 cases
Drug Possession
41.5% ROR · 2,351 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 68 cases, 0.0% of Homicide defendants in Richmond County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 44.1% had bail set, and 55.9% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 2.4%.
When bail is set for Homicide in Richmond County, the median amount is $125,000. The typical range is $100,000 to $250,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Richmond 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. 68 Homicide cases with bail decisions analyzed in Richmond County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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