How much is bail for Obstruction in Franklin County?

Bail amounts for Obstruction in Franklin County vary by case. A defense attorney can argue for lower bail at arraignment.

Bail for Obstruction in Franklin County

Based on 20 Obstruction cases in Franklin County, 40.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 15.0% had bail set. 25.0% 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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40.0%

Released (ROR)

15.0%

Bail Set

25.0%

Remanded

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Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Franklin County releases Obstruction defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (40.0%) than the statewide average (25.5%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Franklin County	Statewide
ROR Rate	40.0%	25.5%
Bail Set Rate	15.0%	39.9%
Remanded Rate	25.0%	7.7%
Cases	20	8,938

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About Bail in Franklin County

Bail decisions in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Franklin County.

Petit Larceny

80.7% ROR · 114 cases

Drug Possession

69.0% ROR · 100 cases

DWI / DUI

83.9% ROR · 62 cases

Escape / Bail Jumping

55.8% ROR · 52 cases

Assault

58.0% ROR · 50 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 20 cases, 40.0% of Obstruction defendants in Franklin County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 15.0% had bail set, and 25.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 25.5%.

Bail amounts for Obstruction in Franklin County vary by case. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Franklin County has a 40.0% ROR rate for Obstruction, compared to the statewide average of 25.5%. This county releases Obstruction defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 20 Obstruction cases with bail decisions analyzed in Franklin County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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