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Bail for Sex Offense in Cortland County

65 cases · Cortland County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 65 Sex Offense cases in Cortland County, 18.5% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 33.8% had bail set at a median of $5,000. 32.3% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Sex Offense is 35.5%.

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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18.5%
Released (ROR)
33.8%
Bail Set
32.3%
Remanded
$5,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Sex Offense in Cortland County, here is the typical range based on 21 cases.

$2,500
25th Percentile
$5,000
Median
$10,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $2,500 and $10,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Cortland County releases Sex Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (18.5%) than the statewide average (35.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Cortland County.

Metric Cortland County Statewide
ROR Rate 18.5% 35.5%
Bail Set Rate 33.8% 41.0%
Remanded Rate 32.3% 4.7%
Median Bail $5,000 $10,000
Cases 65 14,564

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About Bail in Cortland County

Bail decisions in Cortland 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 Sex Offense cases in Cortland 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 Cortland County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cortland County.

DWI / DUI
87.1% ROR · 433 cases
Petit Larceny
70.2% ROR · 349 cases
Drug Possession
63.9% ROR · 291 cases
Other
81.8% ROR · 264 cases
Criminal Contempt
50.0% ROR · 208 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 65 cases, 18.5% of Sex Offense defendants in Cortland County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 33.8% had bail set, and 32.3% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 35.5%.
When bail is set for Sex Offense in Cortland County, the median amount is $5,000. The typical range is $2,500 to $10,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Cortland County has a 18.5% ROR rate for Sex Offense, compared to the statewide average of 35.5%. This county releases Sex Offense defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 65 Sex Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cortland County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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