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Bail for Menacing in New York County

3,738 cases · New York County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 3,738 Menacing cases in New York County, 70.8% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 9.7% had bail set at a median of $1,000. 0.2% 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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70.8%
Released (ROR)
9.7%
Bail Set
0.2%
Remanded
$1,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Menacing in New York County, here is the typical range based on 362 cases.

$1
25th Percentile
$1,000
Median
$5,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $5,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

New York County releases Menacing defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (70.8%) than the statewide average (76.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in New York County.

Metric New York County Statewide
ROR Rate 70.8% 76.5%
Bail Set Rate 9.7% 7.7%
Remanded Rate 0.2% 0.8%
Median Bail $1,000 $750
Cases 3,738 30,461

See Menacing bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in New York County

Bail decisions in New York 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 New York 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 New York County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in New York County.

Assault
72.5% ROR · 39,327 cases
Petit Larceny
22.5% ROR · 23,095 cases
Drug Possession
24.1% ROR · 13,488 cases
Grand Larceny
47.0% ROR · 12,329 cases
Other
56.4% ROR · 10,298 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 3,738 cases, 70.8% of Menacing defendants in New York County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 9.7% had bail set, and 0.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 76.5%.
When bail is set for Menacing in New York County, the median amount is $1,000. The typical range is $1 to $5,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
New York County has a 70.8% ROR rate for Menacing, compared to the statewide average of 76.5%. This county releases Menacing defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 3,738 Menacing cases with bail decisions analyzed in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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