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Bail for Strangulation in Oswego County

193 cases · Oswego County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 193 Strangulation cases in Oswego County, 71.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 19.7% had bail set at a median of $500. 2.6% 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 Oswego County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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71.0%
Released (ROR)
19.7%
Bail Set
2.6%
Remanded
$500
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Strangulation in Oswego County, here is the typical range based on 32 cases.

$250
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$812
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $250 and $812. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Oswego County releases Strangulation defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (71.0%) than the statewide average (66.7%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Oswego County Statewide
ROR Rate 71.0% 66.7%
Bail Set Rate 19.7% 15.3%
Remanded Rate 2.6% 1.6%
Median Bail $500 $3,000
Cases 193 44,584

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About Bail in Oswego County

Bail decisions in Oswego 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 Oswego 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 Oswego County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Oswego County.

Petit Larceny
70.5% ROR · 1,578 cases
DWI / DUI
89.5% ROR · 697 cases
Other
73.2% ROR · 622 cases
Criminal Contempt
53.6% ROR · 582 cases
Drug Possession
74.2% ROR · 454 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 193 cases, 71.0% of Strangulation defendants in Oswego County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 19.7% had bail set, and 2.6% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 66.7%.
When bail is set for Strangulation in Oswego County, the median amount is $500. The typical range is $250 to $812. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Oswego County has a 71.0% ROR rate for Strangulation, compared to the statewide average of 66.7%. This county releases Strangulation defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 193 Strangulation cases with bail decisions analyzed in Oswego County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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

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