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Bail for Obstruction in Nassau County

460 cases · Nassau County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 460 Obstruction cases in Nassau County, 19.8% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 49.3% had bail set at a median of $2,500. 0.7% 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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19.8%
Released (ROR)
49.3%
Bail Set
0.7%
Remanded
$2,500
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Obstruction in Nassau County, here is the typical range based on 227 cases.

$1,000
25th Percentile
$2,500
Median
$7,500
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1,000 and $7,500. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Nassau County releases Obstruction defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (19.8%) than the statewide average (25.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Nassau County.

Metric Nassau County Statewide
ROR Rate 19.8% 25.5%
Bail Set Rate 49.3% 39.9%
Remanded Rate 0.7% 7.7%
Median Bail $2,500 $3,000
Cases 460 8,938

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About Bail in Nassau County

Bail decisions in Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Nassau County.

Drug Possession
43.9% ROR · 10,943 cases
Petit Larceny
27.7% ROR · 8,745 cases
DWI / DUI
82.9% ROR · 8,031 cases
Assault
53.5% ROR · 7,029 cases
Other
66.6% ROR · 5,822 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 460 cases, 19.8% of Obstruction defendants in Nassau County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 49.3% had bail set, and 0.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 25.5%.
When bail is set for Obstruction in Nassau County, the median amount is $2,500. The typical range is $1,000 to $7,500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Nassau County has a 19.8% 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. 460 Obstruction cases with bail decisions analyzed in Nassau County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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