Bail for Marijuana Offense in Broome County

Based on 28 Marijuana Offense cases in Broome County, 57.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 3.6% had bail set at a median of $100. 10.7% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Marijuana Offense is 48.2%.

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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57.1%

Released (ROR)

3.6%

Bail Set

10.7%

Remanded

$100

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Broome County releases Marijuana Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (57.1%) than the statewide average (48.2%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Broome County	Statewide
ROR Rate	57.1%	48.2%
Bail Set Rate	3.6%	6.2%
Remanded Rate	10.7%	0.6%
Median Bail	$100	$500
Cases	28	7,645

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About Bail in Broome County

Bail decisions in Broome 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 Marijuana Offense cases in Broome 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 Broome County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Broome County.

Petit Larceny

67.8% ROR · 2,077 cases

Drug Possession

72.1% ROR · 1,561 cases

Other

73.2% ROR · 1,062 cases

Criminal Contempt

32.1% ROR · 1,036 cases

Assault

43.4% ROR · 781 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 28 cases, 57.1% of Marijuana Offense defendants in Broome County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 3.6% had bail set, and 10.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 48.2%.

When bail is set for Marijuana Offense in Broome County, the median amount is $100. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Broome County has a 57.1% ROR rate for Marijuana Offense, compared to the statewide average of 48.2%. This county releases Marijuana Offense defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 28 Marijuana Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Broome County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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