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Bail for Sex Offense in Dutchess County

61 cases · Dutchess County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 61 Sex Offense cases in Dutchess County, 23.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 42.6% had bail set at a median of $15,000. 21.3% 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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23.0%
Released (ROR)
42.6%
Bail Set
21.3%
Remanded
$15,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Sex Offense in Dutchess County, here is the typical range based on 20 cases.

$9,375
25th Percentile
$15,000
Median
$26,250
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $9,375 and $26,250. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Dutchess County releases Sex Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (23.0%) than the statewide average (35.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Dutchess County.

Metric Dutchess County Statewide
ROR Rate 23.0% 35.5%
Bail Set Rate 42.6% 41.0%
Remanded Rate 21.3% 4.7%
Median Bail $15,000 $10,000
Cases 61 14,564

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About Bail in Dutchess County

Bail decisions in Dutchess 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 Dutchess 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 Dutchess County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Dutchess County.

DWI / DUI
84.0% ROR · 1,296 cases
Petit Larceny
67.8% ROR · 907 cases
Assault
47.9% ROR · 649 cases
Criminal Contempt
27.5% ROR · 612 cases
Other
61.5% ROR · 590 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 61 cases, 23.0% of Sex Offense defendants in Dutchess County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 42.6% had bail set, and 21.3% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 35.5%.
When bail is set for Sex Offense in Dutchess County, the median amount is $15,000. The typical range is $9,375 to $26,250. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Dutchess County has a 23.0% 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. 61 Sex Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Dutchess County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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