In all cases when bail is set at arraignment, 12 percent of defendants in NYC make bail and leave court. Even in cases where a judge sets a minimal bail — $500 or less — most defendants stay in jail beyond their initial court appearance.
New York City Criminal Justice Agency, Annual Report for calendar year 2011, released December 2012.
https://project.wnyc.org/bail-500-dollars/
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In all cases when bail is set at arraignment, 12 percent of defendants in NYC make bail and leave court. Even in cases where a judge sets a minimal bail — $500 or less — most defendants stay in jail beyond their initial court appearance.