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Bail for Marijuana Offense in New York

7,645 cases with bail decisions · 18 counties · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Across 7,645 Marijuana Offense cases in New York, 48.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 6.2% had bail set at a median of $500. 0.6% were remanded to custody. 42.9% of cases were disposed at arraignment. Bail outcomes vary across 18 New York counties with sufficient data.

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). Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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48.2%
Released (ROR)
6.2%
Bail Set
0.6%
Remanded
$500
Median Bail Amount

Marijuana Offense Bail Outcomes by County

How Marijuana Offense bail decisions compare across New York counties. Click a county for detailed bail data.

County ROR % Bail Set % Remanded % Median Bail Cases
Bronx 39.1% 1.6% 0.0% $1 1,579
Nassau 24.1% 6.4% 0.0% $250 1,262
Suffolk 80.0% 7.4% 0.0% $750 1,155
Kings 44.5% 2.2% 0.0% $3,500 929
Queens 44.5% 8.0% 0.1% $2,500 786
New York 56.3% 3.4% 0.0% $1,000 554
Westchester 64.0% 16.8% 1.2% $1,000 250
Erie 72.6% 9.1% 0.5% $2,500 197
Albany 59.3% 8.9% 8.1% $3,000 135
Richmond 40.7% 5.9% 0.0% $1,250 135
Monroe 36.5% 25.2% 4.3% $500 115
Onondaga 49.5% 9.1% 5.1% $3,500 99
Orange 41.0% 7.2% 4.8% $750 83
Niagara 64.1% 25.6% 5.1% $280 39
Oneida 48.7% 5.1% 0.0% $750 39
Schenectady 30.3% 30.3% 6.1% $450 33
Rensselaer 66.7% 10.0% 6.7% $5,000 30
Broome 57.1% 3.6% 10.7% $100 28

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com

New York Bail Reform Context

New York enacted significant bail reform in 2019, eliminating cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies. The law was amended in 2022 to expand the list of bail-eligible offenses and give judges more discretion. The data above spans 2019–2024, capturing outcomes before, during, and after these reforms. Arraignment decisions depend on the specific charge, the defendant's history, and the judge's assessment under CPL §510.10. Every case is unique — past outcomes do not predict future results.

How we calculate bail rates: We analyze the bail_decision field from DCJS Pretrial Release records. Cases with missing or "Unknown" bail decisions are excluded. Median bail amounts are calculated from cases where bail was set and the amount is greater than zero. County breakdowns require a minimum of 20 cases. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Common Questions

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

Based on 7,645 cases, 48.2% of Marijuana Offense defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.2% had bail set, and 0.6% were remanded to custody. The specific outcome depends on the charge details, the defendant's history, and the judge's discretion under CPL §510.10.
When bail is set for Marijuana Offense, the median amount is $500. Amounts vary by county and case specifics. A defense attorney can argue for lower bail or release without bail at arraignment.
Yes. Marijuana Offense bail outcomes vary across New York's 62 counties. Counties like Bronx (39.1% ROR) and Nassau (24.1% ROR) show different patterns. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix. See the county table above for details.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 7,645 Marijuana Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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