Bail for Obstruction in Washington County

Based on 21 Obstruction cases in Washington County, 42.9% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 33.3% had bail set at a median of $1. 9.5% 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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42.9%

Released (ROR)

33.3%

Bail Set

9.5%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Washington County releases Obstruction defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (42.9%) than the statewide average (25.5%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric	Washington County	Statewide
ROR Rate	42.9%	25.5%
Bail Set Rate	33.3%	39.9%
Remanded Rate	9.5%	7.7%
Median Bail	$1	$3,000
Cases	21	8,938

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About Bail in Washington County

Bail decisions in Washington 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 Washington 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.

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Common Questions

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

Based on 21 cases, 42.9% of Obstruction defendants in Washington County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 33.3% had bail set, and 9.5% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 25.5%.

When bail is set for Obstruction in Washington County, the median amount is $1. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

Washington County has a 42.9% 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. 21 Obstruction cases with bail decisions analyzed in Washington County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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