How much is bail for Menacing in Chemung County?

When bail is set for Menacing in Chemung County, the median amount is $400. The typical range is $25 to $600 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Menacing in Chemung County

Based on 131 Menacing cases in Chemung County, 80.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 17.6% had bail set at a median of $400. 0.8% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Menacing is 76.5%.

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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80.2%

Released (ROR)

17.6%

Bail Set

0.8%

Remanded

$400

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Menacing in Chemung County, here is the typical range based on 23 cases.

$25

25th Percentile

$400

Median

$600

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $25 and $600. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Chemung County releases Menacing defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (80.2%) than the statewide average (76.5%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Chemung County	Statewide
ROR Rate	80.2%	76.5%
Bail Set Rate	17.6%	7.7%
Remanded Rate	0.8%	0.8%
Median Bail	$400	$750
Cases	131	30,461

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About Bail in Chemung County

Bail decisions in Chemung 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 Menacing cases in Chemung 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 Chemung County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Chemung County.

Drug Possession

66.7% ROR · 1,219 cases

Petit Larceny

70.9% ROR · 1,056 cases

Other

72.0% ROR · 532 cases

Criminal Contempt

36.9% ROR · 502 cases

Assault

53.1% ROR · 390 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 131 cases, 80.2% of Menacing defendants in Chemung County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 17.6% had bail set, and 0.8% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 76.5%.

When bail is set for Menacing in Chemung County, the median amount is $400. The typical range is $25 to $600. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Chemung County has a 80.2% ROR rate for Menacing, compared to the statewide average of 76.5%. This county releases Menacing defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 131 Menacing cases with bail decisions analyzed in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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