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Bail for Kidnapping in Fulton County

27 cases · Fulton County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 27 Kidnapping cases in Fulton County, 37.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 40.7% had bail set at a median of $7,500. 7.4% 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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37.0%
Released (ROR)
40.7%
Bail Set
7.4%
Remanded
$7,500
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

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

$2,500
25th Percentile
$7,500
Median
$15,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $2,500 and $15,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Fulton County releases Kidnapping defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (37.0%) than the statewide average (62.1%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Fulton County.

Metric Fulton County Statewide
ROR Rate 37.0% 62.1%
Bail Set Rate 40.7% 18.3%
Remanded Rate 7.4% 4.4%
Median Bail $7,500 $5,000
Cases 27 3,352

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About Bail in Fulton County

Bail decisions in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Fulton County.

Drug Possession
51.5% ROR · 433 cases
Petit Larceny
57.9% ROR · 387 cases
DWI / DUI
66.6% ROR · 326 cases
Assault
58.8% ROR · 284 cases
Other
52.8% ROR · 254 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 27 cases, 37.0% of Kidnapping defendants in Fulton County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 40.7% had bail set, and 7.4% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.1%.
When bail is set for Kidnapping in Fulton County, the median amount is $7,500. The typical range is $2,500 to $15,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Fulton County has a 37.0% ROR rate for Kidnapping, compared to the statewide average of 62.1%. This county releases Kidnapping defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 27 Kidnapping cases with bail decisions analyzed in Fulton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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