Bail for Tax Offense in New York County

Based on 48 Tax Offense cases in New York County, 33.3% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 2.1% had bail set at a median of $1. 0.0% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Tax Offense is 64.5%.

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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33.3%

Released (ROR)

2.1%

Bail Set

0.0%

Remanded

$1

Median Bail Amount

Compared to Statewide

New York County releases Tax Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (33.3%) than the statewide average (64.5%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in New York County.

Metric	New York County	Statewide
ROR Rate	33.3%	64.5%
Bail Set Rate	2.1%	0.8%
Remanded Rate	0.0%	0.0%
Median Bail	$1	$1
Cases	48	749

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About Bail in New York County

Bail decisions in New York 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 Tax Offense cases in New York 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 New York County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in New York County.

Assault

72.5% ROR · 39,327 cases

Petit Larceny

22.5% ROR · 23,095 cases

Drug Possession

24.1% ROR · 13,488 cases

Grand Larceny

47.0% ROR · 12,329 cases

Other

56.4% ROR · 10,298 cases

Common Questions

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

Based on 48 cases, 33.3% of Tax Offense defendants in New York County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 2.1% had bail set, and 0.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 64.5%.

When bail is set for Tax Offense in New York County, the median amount is $1. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.

New York County has a 33.3% ROR rate for Tax Offense, compared to the statewide average of 64.5%. This county releases Tax Offense defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 48 Tax Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in New York County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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