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Bail for Obstruction in Fulton County

25 cases · Fulton County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 25 Obstruction cases in Fulton County, 16.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 48.0% had bail set at a median of $10,000. 24.0% 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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16.0%
Released (ROR)
48.0%
Bail Set
24.0%
Remanded
$10,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Obstruction in Fulton County, here is the typical range based on 11 cases.

$1,750
25th Percentile
$10,000
Median
$10,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1,750 and $10,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Fulton County releases Obstruction defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (16.0%) than the statewide average (25.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Fulton County.

Metric Fulton County Statewide
ROR Rate 16.0% 25.5%
Bail Set Rate 48.0% 39.9%
Remanded Rate 24.0% 7.7%
Median Bail $10,000 $3,000
Cases 25 8,938

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About Bail in Fulton County

Bail decisions in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Fulton County.

Drug Possession
51.5% ROR · 433 cases
Petit Larceny
57.9% ROR · 387 cases
DWI / DUI
66.6% ROR · 326 cases
Assault
58.8% ROR · 284 cases
Other
52.8% ROR · 254 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 25 cases, 16.0% of Obstruction defendants in Fulton County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 48.0% had bail set, and 24.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 25.5%.
When bail is set for Obstruction in Fulton County, the median amount is $10,000. The typical range is $1,750 to $10,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Fulton County has a 16.0% 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. 25 Obstruction cases with bail decisions analyzed in Fulton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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