How much is bail for Kidnapping in Chautauqua County?

When bail is set for Kidnapping in Chautauqua County, the median amount is $1,000. The typical range is $675 to $2,500 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Kidnapping in Chautauqua County

Based on 161 Kidnapping cases in Chautauqua County, 62.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 6.8% had bail set at a median of $1,000. 3.1% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Kidnapping is 62.1%.

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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62.1%

Released (ROR)

6.8%

Bail Set

3.1%

Remanded

$1,000

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Kidnapping in Chautauqua County, here is the typical range based on 11 cases.

$675

25th Percentile

$1,000

Median

$2,500

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $675 and $2,500. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Chautauqua County's ROR rate for Kidnapping (62.1%) is in line with the statewide average (62.1%).

Metric	Chautauqua County	Statewide
ROR Rate	62.1%	62.1%
Bail Set Rate	6.8%	18.3%
Remanded Rate	3.1%	4.4%
Median Bail	$1,000	$5,000
Cases	161	3,352

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About Bail in Chautauqua County

Bail decisions in Chautauqua 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 Kidnapping cases in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Chautauqua County.

Drug Possession

57.7% ROR · 1,450 cases

Other

63.7% ROR · 1,313 cases

Petit Larceny

61.7% ROR · 1,046 cases

Criminal Contempt

27.9% ROR · 1,000 cases

Assault

45.8% ROR · 765 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 161 cases, 62.1% of Kidnapping defendants in Chautauqua County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.8% had bail set, and 3.1% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.1%.

When bail is set for Kidnapping in Chautauqua County, the median amount is $1,000. The typical range is $675 to $2,500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Chautauqua County has a 62.1% ROR rate for Kidnapping, compared to the statewide average of 62.1%. This county is close to the statewide average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 161 Kidnapping cases with bail decisions analyzed in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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