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Bail for Kidnapping in Kings County

374 cases · Kings County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 374 Kidnapping cases in Kings County, 67.4% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 20.9% had bail set at a median of $10,000. 0.3% 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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67.4%
Released (ROR)
20.9%
Bail Set
0.3%
Remanded
$10,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Kidnapping in Kings County, here is the typical range based on 78 cases.

$2,625
25th Percentile
$10,000
Median
$50,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $2,625 and $50,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Kings County releases Kidnapping defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (67.4%) than the statewide average (62.1%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Kings County Statewide
ROR Rate 67.4% 62.1%
Bail Set Rate 20.9% 18.3%
Remanded Rate 0.3% 4.4%
Median Bail $10,000 $5,000
Cases 374 3,352

See Kidnapping bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Kings County

Bail decisions in Kings 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 Kings 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 Kings County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Kings County.

Assault
79.2% ROR · 49,716 cases
Petit Larceny
35.6% ROR · 15,065 cases
Weapons Offense
42.8% ROR · 13,881 cases
Other
76.4% ROR · 12,881 cases
Criminal Contempt
53.6% ROR · 12,728 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 374 cases, 67.4% of Kidnapping defendants in Kings County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 20.9% had bail set, and 0.3% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.1%.
When bail is set for Kidnapping in Kings County, the median amount is $10,000. The typical range is $2,625 to $50,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Kings County has a 67.4% ROR rate for Kidnapping, compared to the statewide average of 62.1%. This county releases Kidnapping defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 374 Kidnapping cases with bail decisions analyzed in Kings County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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