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Bail for Petit Larceny in Cayuga County

592 cases · Cayuga County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 592 Petit Larceny cases in Cayuga County, 68.2% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 12.5% had bail set at a median of $1. 5.6% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Petit Larceny is 42.9%.

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 Petit Larceny in Cayuga County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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68.2%
Released (ROR)
12.5%
Bail Set
5.6%
Remanded
$1
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Petit Larceny in Cayuga County, here is the typical range based on 71 cases.

$1
25th Percentile
$1
Median
$375
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $1 and $375. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Cayuga County releases Petit Larceny defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (68.2%) than the statewide average (42.9%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Cayuga County Statewide
ROR Rate 68.2% 42.9%
Bail Set Rate 12.5% 11.8%
Remanded Rate 5.6% 0.4%
Median Bail $1 $10
Cases 592 125,303

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About Bail in Cayuga County

Bail decisions in Cayuga 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 Petit Larceny cases in Cayuga 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 Cayuga County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cayuga County.

Criminal Contempt
30.7% ROR · 485 cases
Other
74.5% ROR · 427 cases
DWI / DUI
92.4% ROR · 357 cases
Escape / Bail Jumping
66.8% ROR · 253 cases
Endangering Welfare of a Child
88.9% ROR · 234 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 592 cases, 68.2% of Petit Larceny defendants in Cayuga County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 12.5% had bail set, and 5.6% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 42.9%.
When bail is set for Petit Larceny in Cayuga County, the median amount is $1. The typical range is $1 to $375. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Cayuga County has a 68.2% ROR rate for Petit Larceny, compared to the statewide average of 42.9%. This county releases Petit Larceny defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 592 Petit Larceny cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cayuga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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