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Bail for Kidnapping in Niagara County

67 cases · Niagara County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 67 Kidnapping cases in Niagara County, 67.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 14.9% had bail set at a median of $3,000. 4.5% 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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67.2%
Released (ROR)
14.9%
Bail Set
4.5%
Remanded
$3,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Kidnapping in Niagara County, here is the typical range based on 9 cases.

$1,000
25th Percentile
$3,000
Median
$3,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1,000 and $3,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Niagara County releases Kidnapping defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (67.2%) than the statewide average (62.1%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Niagara County Statewide
ROR Rate 67.2% 62.1%
Bail Set Rate 14.9% 18.3%
Remanded Rate 4.5% 4.4%
Median Bail $3,000 $5,000
Cases 67 3,352

See Kidnapping bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Niagara County

Bail decisions in Niagara 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 Niagara 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 Niagara County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Niagara County.

Petit Larceny
62.2% ROR · 2,152 cases
DWI / DUI
88.5% ROR · 1,847 cases
Other
69.9% ROR · 1,753 cases
Criminal Contempt
33.6% ROR · 1,469 cases
Assault
57.5% ROR · 1,355 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 67 cases, 67.2% of Kidnapping defendants in Niagara County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 14.9% had bail set, and 4.5% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.1%.
When bail is set for Kidnapping in Niagara County, the median amount is $3,000. The typical range is $1,000 to $3,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Niagara County has a 67.2% 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. 67 Kidnapping cases with bail decisions analyzed in Niagara County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Someone you know arrested for Kidnapping in Niagara County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.

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