Bail for Kidnapping in Ulster County

Based on 30 Kidnapping cases in Ulster County, 73.3% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 16.7% had bail set at a median of $6,250. 6.7% 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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73.3%

Released (ROR)

16.7%

Bail Set

6.7%

Remanded

$6,250

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Ulster County releases Kidnapping defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (73.3%) than the statewide average (62.1%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Ulster County	Statewide
ROR Rate	73.3%	62.1%
Bail Set Rate	16.7%	18.3%
Remanded Rate	6.7%	4.4%
Median Bail	$6,250	$5,000
Cases	30	3,352

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About Bail in Ulster County

Bail decisions in Ulster 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 Ulster 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 Ulster County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Ulster County.

DWI / DUI

73.7% ROR · 1,318 cases

Drug Possession

74.3% ROR · 588 cases

Petit Larceny

70.6% ROR · 470 cases

Other

79.9% ROR · 437 cases

Criminal Contempt

61.6% ROR · 414 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 30 cases, 73.3% of Kidnapping defendants in Ulster County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 16.7% had bail set, and 6.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 62.1%.

When bail is set for Kidnapping in Ulster County, the median amount is $6,250. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Ulster County has a 73.3% 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. 30 Kidnapping cases with bail decisions analyzed in Ulster County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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