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Bail for Traffic Offense in New York

2,190 cases with bail decisions · 10 counties · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Across 2,190 Traffic Offense cases in New York, 80.0% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 6.4% had bail set at a median of $10,000. 0.5% were remanded to custody. Bail outcomes vary across 10 New York counties with sufficient data.

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). Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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80.0%
Released (ROR)
6.4%
Bail Set
0.5%
Remanded
$10,000
Median Bail Amount

Traffic Offense Bail Outcomes by County

How Traffic Offense bail decisions compare across New York counties. Click a county for detailed bail data.

County ROR % Bail Set % Remanded % Median Bail Cases
Queens 85.5% 2.5% 0.0% $20,000 523
Kings 86.0% 4.4% 0.0% $6,250 364
New York 80.9% 4.4% 0.0% $5,000 340
Nassau 80.7% 6.2% 0.0% $10,000 275
Bronx 81.1% 5.9% 0.4% $8,750 238
Richmond 80.4% 3.6% 0.0% $4,000 112
Westchester 63.2% 18.9% 1.1% $5,000 95
Suffolk 46.4% 29.0% 0.0% $62,500 69
Onondaga 47.6% 23.8% 9.5% $10,000 21
Erie 75.0% 5.0% 10.0% $1 20

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data (2019–2024) — NewYorkCourtFile.com

New York Bail Reform Context

New York enacted significant bail reform in 2019, eliminating cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies. The law was amended in 2022 to expand the list of bail-eligible offenses and give judges more discretion. The data above spans 2019–2024, capturing outcomes before, during, and after these reforms. Arraignment decisions depend on the specific charge, the defendant's history, and the judge's assessment under CPL §510.10. Every case is unique — past outcomes do not predict future results.

How we calculate bail rates: We analyze the bail_decision field from DCJS Pretrial Release records. Cases with missing or "Unknown" bail decisions are excluded. Median bail amounts are calculated from cases where bail was set and the amount is greater than zero. County breakdowns require a minimum of 20 cases. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Common Questions

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

Based on 2,190 cases, 80.0% of Traffic Offense defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 6.4% had bail set, and 0.5% were remanded to custody. The specific outcome depends on the charge details, the defendant's history, and the judge's discretion under CPL §510.10.
When bail is set for Traffic Offense, the median amount is $10,000. Amounts vary by county and case specifics. A defense attorney can argue for lower bail or release without bail at arraignment.
Yes. Traffic Offense bail outcomes vary across New York's 62 counties. Counties like Queens (85.5% ROR) and Kings (86.0% ROR) show different patterns. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix. See the county table above for details.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 2,190 Traffic Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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