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Bail for Obstruction in Ontario County

47 cases · Ontario County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 47 Obstruction cases in Ontario County, 12.8% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 46.8% had bail set at a median of $2,000. 21.3% 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

Someone you know arrested for Obstruction in Ontario County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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12.8%
Released (ROR)
46.8%
Bail Set
21.3%
Remanded
$2,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Obstruction in Ontario County, here is the typical range based on 19 cases.

$1,000
25th Percentile
$2,000
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

Ontario County releases Obstruction defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (12.8%) than the statewide average (25.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Ontario County.

Metric Ontario County Statewide
ROR Rate 12.8% 25.5%
Bail Set Rate 46.8% 39.9%
Remanded Rate 21.3% 7.7%
Median Bail $2,000 $3,000
Cases 47 8,938

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About Bail in Ontario County

Bail decisions in Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Ontario County.

DWI / DUI
88.9% ROR · 551 cases
Petit Larceny
78.2% ROR · 340 cases
Criminal Contempt
35.8% ROR · 257 cases
Other
71.1% ROR · 246 cases
Assault
54.5% ROR · 202 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 47 cases, 12.8% of Obstruction defendants in Ontario County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 46.8% had bail set, and 21.3% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 25.5%.
When bail is set for Obstruction in Ontario County, the median amount is $2,000. The typical range is $1,000 to $7,500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Ontario County has a 12.8% 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. 47 Obstruction cases with bail decisions analyzed in Ontario County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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