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Bail for Strangulation in Ontario County

80 cases · Ontario County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 80 Strangulation cases in Ontario County, 42.5% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 27.5% had bail set at a median of $2,500. 11.2% 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 Ontario County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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42.5%
Released (ROR)
27.5%
Bail Set
11.2%
Remanded
$2,500
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Strangulation in Ontario County, here is the typical range based on 17 cases.

$750
25th Percentile
$2,500
Median
$5,000
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $750 and $5,000. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Ontario County releases Strangulation defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (42.5%) than the statewide average (66.7%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Ontario County.

Metric Ontario County Statewide
ROR Rate 42.5% 66.7%
Bail Set Rate 27.5% 15.3%
Remanded Rate 11.2% 1.6%
Median Bail $2,500 $3,000
Cases 80 44,584

See Strangulation bail rates across all New York counties →

About Bail in Ontario County

Bail decisions in Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Ontario County.

DWI / DUI
88.9% ROR · 551 cases
Petit Larceny
78.2% ROR · 340 cases
Criminal Contempt
35.8% ROR · 257 cases
Other
71.1% ROR · 246 cases
Assault
54.5% ROR · 202 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 80 cases, 42.5% of Strangulation defendants in Ontario County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 27.5% had bail set, and 11.2% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 66.7%.
When bail is set for Strangulation in Ontario County, the median amount is $2,500. The typical range is $750 to $5,000. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Ontario County has a 42.5% ROR rate for Strangulation, compared to the statewide average of 66.7%. This county releases Strangulation defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 80 Strangulation cases with bail decisions analyzed in Ontario County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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