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Bail for Homicide in Schenectady County

41 cases · Schenectady County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 41 Homicide cases in Schenectady County, 0.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 29.3% had bail set at a median of $75,000. 70.7% 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)
29.3%
Bail Set
70.7%
Remanded
$75,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Homicide in Schenectady County, here is the typical range based on 12 cases.

$25,000
25th Percentile
$75,000
Median
$143,750
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $25,000 and $143,750. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Schenectady 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 Schenectady County.

Metric Schenectady County Statewide
ROR Rate 0.0% 2.4%
Bail Set Rate 29.3% 44.6%
Remanded Rate 70.7% 50.1%
Median Bail $75,000 $75,000
Cases 41 3,478

See Homicide bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Schenectady County

Bail decisions in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Schenectady County.

Other
67.6% ROR · 1,647 cases
Criminal Contempt
26.5% ROR · 1,547 cases
Petit Larceny
55.9% ROR · 991 cases
Assault
46.8% ROR · 980 cases
DWI / DUI
74.9% ROR · 740 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 41 cases, 0.0% of Homicide defendants in Schenectady County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 29.3% had bail set, and 70.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 2.4%.
When bail is set for Homicide in Schenectady County, the median amount is $75,000. The typical range is $25,000 to $143,750. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Schenectady 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. 41 Homicide cases with bail decisions analyzed in Schenectady County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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