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Bail for Obstruction in Albany County

186 cases · Albany County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 186 Obstruction cases in Albany County, 18.8% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 33.3% had bail set at a median of $5,000. 24.7% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Obstruction is 25.5%.

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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18.8%
Released (ROR)
33.3%
Bail Set
24.7%
Remanded
$5,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Obstruction in Albany County, here is the typical range based on 45 cases.

$2,500
25th Percentile
$5,000
Median
$10,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $2,500 and $10,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Albany County releases Obstruction defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (18.8%) than the statewide average (25.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Albany County.

Metric Albany County Statewide
ROR Rate 18.8% 25.5%
Bail Set Rate 33.3% 39.9%
Remanded Rate 24.7% 7.7%
Median Bail $5,000 $3,000
Cases 186 8,938

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About Bail in Albany County

Bail decisions in Albany 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 Obstruction cases in Albany 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 Albany County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Albany County.

DWI / DUI
84.0% ROR · 1,536 cases
Petit Larceny
40.9% ROR · 1,483 cases
Assault
47.9% ROR · 1,385 cases
Criminal Contempt
31.1% ROR · 1,274 cases
Other
56.6% ROR · 1,245 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 186 cases, 18.8% of Obstruction defendants in Albany County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 33.3% had bail set, and 24.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 25.5%.
When bail is set for Obstruction in Albany County, the median amount is $5,000. The typical range is $2,500 to $10,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Albany County has a 18.8% ROR rate for Obstruction, compared to the statewide average of 25.5%. This county releases Obstruction defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 186 Obstruction cases with bail decisions analyzed in Albany County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Someone you know arrested for Obstruction in Albany County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.

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