Bail for Strangulation in Herkimer County
29 cases · Herkimer County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)
Based on 29 Strangulation cases in Herkimer County, 65.5% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 17.2% had bail set at a median of $10,000. 6.9% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Strangulation is 66.7%.
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 Strangulation in Herkimer County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.
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Herkimer County releases Strangulation defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (65.5%) than the statewide average (66.7%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Herkimer County.
| Metric | Herkimer County | Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| ROR Rate | 65.5% | 66.7% |
| Bail Set Rate | 17.2% | 15.3% |
| Remanded Rate | 6.9% | 1.6% |
| Median Bail | $10,000 | $3,000 |
| Cases | 29 | 44,584 |
About Bail in Herkimer County
Bail decisions in Herkimer 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 Strangulation cases in Herkimer 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.
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Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 29 Strangulation cases with bail decisions analyzed in Herkimer County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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Someone you know arrested for Strangulation in Herkimer County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.