How much is bail for Menacing in Tompkins County?

When bail is set for Menacing in Tompkins County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $1,500 (25th to 75th percentile). A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Menacing in Tompkins County

Based on 48 Menacing cases in Tompkins County, 75.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 12.5% had bail set at a median of $1. 2.1% 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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75.0%

Released (ROR)

12.5%

Bail Set

2.1%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Menacing in Tompkins County, here is the typical range based on 5 cases.

$1

25th Percentile

$1

Median

$1,500

75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $1,500. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Tompkins County releases Menacing defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (75.0%) than the statewide average (76.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Tompkins County.

Metric	Tompkins County	Statewide
ROR Rate	75.0%	76.5%
Bail Set Rate	12.5%	7.7%
Remanded Rate	2.1%	0.8%
Median Bail	$1	$750
Cases	48	30,461

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About Bail in Tompkins County

Bail decisions in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Tompkins County.

Petit Larceny

45.5% ROR · 719 cases

DWI / DUI

91.3% ROR · 309 cases

Other

61.3% ROR · 269 cases

Criminal Contempt

52.8% ROR · 212 cases

Burglary

27.1% ROR · 192 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 48 cases, 75.0% of Menacing defendants in Tompkins County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 12.5% had bail set, and 2.1% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 76.5%.

When bail is set for Menacing in Tompkins County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $1,500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Tompkins County has a 75.0% 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. 48 Menacing cases with bail decisions analyzed in Tompkins County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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