Across 125,303 Petit Larceny cases in New York, 42.9% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 11.8% had bail set at a median of $10. 0.4% were remanded to custody. 34.6% of cases were disposed at arraignment. Bail outcomes vary across 59 New York counties with sufficient data.

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). Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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42.9%
Released (ROR)
11.8%
Bail Set
0.4%
Remanded
$10
Median Bail Amount

How Petit Larceny bail decisions compare across New York counties. Click a county for detailed bail data.

County ROR % Bail Set % Remanded % Median Bail Cases
New York 22.5% 10.9% 0.1% $1 23,095
Kings 35.6% 9.2% 0.0% $500 15,065
Queens 22.7% 11.8% 0.2% $1,000 12,938
Suffolk 80.5% 13.5% 0.1% $1 11,137
Bronx 30.7% 7.2% 0.0% $1 8,857
Nassau 27.7% 7.5% 0.0% $250 8,745
Erie 53.7% 21.0% 1.6% $500 4,395
Westchester 61.8% 18.9% 0.5% $200 4,158
Oneida 55.6% 14.2% 0.8% $1 3,133
Monroe 48.9% 11.6% 2.2% $100 3,103
Onondaga 57.3% 19.2% 0.8% $100 3,060
Richmond 31.7% 10.4% 0.0% $875 2,818
Niagara 62.2% 15.1% 0.5% $250 2,152
Broome 67.8% 9.5% 0.5% $100 2,077
Orange 49.5% 12.7% 0.8% $225 1,697
Oswego 70.5% 11.9% 0.1% $10 1,578
Albany 40.9% 21.7% 1.3% $1,000 1,483
Chemung 70.9% 23.6% 0.3% $1 1,056
Chautauqua 61.7% 12.0% 0.5% $1 1,046
Schenectady 55.9% 20.9% 1.2% $1 991
Dutchess 67.8% 10.6% 0.6% $500 907
Jefferson 73.6% 12.4% 2.6% $750 764
Tompkins 45.5% 14.9% 0.7% $1 719
Cattaraugus 59.7% 9.9% 0.4% $1 698
Steuben 74.7% 6.1% 0.3% $50 653
Rockland 59.2% 9.5% 1.3% $2,500 623
Rensselaer 49.7% 10.7% 2.1% $1,000 608
Cayuga 68.2% 12.5% 5.6% $1 592
Madison 62.2% 8.1% 0.3% $100 590
Saratoga 61.4% 10.7% 0.7% $200 588
St. Lawrence 59.7% 6.3% 1.3% $1 524
Clinton 59.3% 12.8% 0.6% $100 509
Ulster 70.6% 5.3% 1.5% $1 470
Warren 50.0% 11.8% 1.1% $1 458
Fulton 57.9% 19.9% 1.6% $500 387
Montgomery 74.2% 9.0% 0.3% $500 357
Cortland 70.2% 12.6% 0.3% $1 349
Ontario 78.2% 9.4% 2.6% $5 340
Genesee 61.2% 20.3% 0.3% $100 330
Sullivan 42.3% 9.6% 3.9% 281
Chenango 64.5% 12.7% 1.8% $1 276
Wayne 62.3% 4.3% 2.2% $100 231
Herkimer 60.2% 3.9% 3.4% $100 206
Otsego 79.4% 10.9% 0.0% $250 175
Columbia 56.9% 6.2% 0.0% $375 144
Seneca 64.7% 5.2% 1.7% $1 116
Franklin 80.7% 6.1% 2.6% 114
Livingston 73.1% 4.6% 1.9% 108
Schoharie 68.0% 7.0% 2.0% 100
Orleans 80.7% 0.0% 5.7% 88
Greene 40.7% 2.5% 1.2% 81
Delaware 64.1% 6.2% 3.1% 64
Washington 59.6% 7.7% 3.8% $600 52
Allegany 58.1% 2.3% 7.0% 43
Essex 78.6% 0.0% 2.4% 42
Wyoming 75.0% 8.3% 0.0% 36
Putnam 53.6% 7.1% 0.0% 28
Schuyler 77.8% 7.4% 0.0% 27
Tioga 73.1% 3.8% 0.0% 26

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com

New York enacted significant bail reform in 2019, eliminating cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies. The law was amended in 2022 to expand the list of bail-eligible offenses and give judges more discretion. The data above spans 2019–2024, capturing outcomes before, during, and after these reforms. Arraignment decisions depend on the specific charge, the defendant's history, and the judge's assessment under CPL §510.10. Every case is unique — past outcomes do not predict future results.

How we calculate bail rates: We analyze the bail_decision field from DCJS Pretrial Release records. Cases with missing or "Unknown" bail decisions are excluded. Median bail amounts are calculated from cases where bail was set and the amount is greater than zero. County breakdowns require a minimum of 20 cases. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

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

Based on 125,303 cases, 42.9% of Petit Larceny defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 11.8% had bail set, and 0.4% were remanded to custody. The specific outcome depends on the charge details, the defendant's history, and the judge's discretion under CPL §510.10.
When bail is set for Petit Larceny, the median amount is $10. Amounts vary by county and case specifics. A defense attorney can argue for lower bail or release without bail at arraignment.
Yes. Petit Larceny bail outcomes vary across New York's 62 counties. Counties like New York (22.5% ROR) and Kings (35.6% ROR) show different patterns. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix. See the county table above for details.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 125,303 Petit Larceny cases with bail decisions analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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