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Bail for Petit Larceny in Seneca County

116 cases · Seneca County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 116 Petit Larceny cases in Seneca County, 64.7% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 5.2% had bail set at a median of $1. 1.7% 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 Seneca County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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64.7%
Released (ROR)
5.2%
Bail Set
1.7%
Remanded
$1
Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

Seneca County releases Petit Larceny defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (64.7%) than the statewide average (42.9%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Seneca County Statewide
ROR Rate 64.7% 42.9%
Bail Set Rate 5.2% 11.8%
Remanded Rate 1.7% 0.4%
Median Bail $1 $10
Cases 116 125,303

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About Bail in Seneca County

Bail decisions in Seneca 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 Seneca 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 Seneca County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Seneca County.

DWI / DUI
79.9% ROR · 159 cases
Other
69.8% ROR · 53 cases
Endangering Welfare of a Child
78.6% ROR · 42 cases
Drug Possession
72.5% ROR · 40 cases
Criminal Contempt
38.5% ROR · 39 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 116 cases, 64.7% of Petit Larceny defendants in Seneca County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 5.2% had bail set, and 1.7% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 42.9%.
When bail is set for Petit Larceny in Seneca County, the median amount is $1. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Seneca County has a 64.7% 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. 116 Petit Larceny cases with bail decisions analyzed in Seneca County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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