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Bail for Kidnapping in Queens County

306 cases · Queens County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 306 Kidnapping cases in Queens County, 64.4% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 18.3% had bail set at a median of $15,000. 2.0% 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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64.4%
Released (ROR)
18.3%
Bail Set
2.0%
Remanded
$15,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Kidnapping in Queens County, here is the typical range based on 56 cases.

$3,500
25th Percentile
$15,000
Median
$50,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $3,500 and $50,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Queens County releases Kidnapping defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (64.4%) than the statewide average (62.1%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Queens County Statewide
ROR Rate 64.4% 62.1%
Bail Set Rate 18.3% 18.3%
Remanded Rate 2.0% 4.4%
Median Bail $15,000 $5,000
Cases 306 3,352

See Kidnapping bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Queens County

Bail decisions in Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Queens County.

Assault
76.3% ROR · 43,374 cases
Petit Larceny
22.7% ROR · 12,938 cases
Criminal Contempt
56.9% ROR · 11,562 cases
Other
69.3% ROR · 11,248 cases
Strangulation
76.4% ROR · 8,232 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 306 cases, 64.4% of Kidnapping defendants in Queens County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 18.3% had bail set, and 2.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.1%.
When bail is set for Kidnapping in Queens County, the median amount is $15,000. The typical range is $3,500 to $50,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Queens County has a 64.4% 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. 306 Kidnapping cases with bail decisions analyzed in Queens County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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