In New York State, a judge can choose from nine distinct forms of bail to make sure a person comes back to court after they have been charged with a crime. This chart describes all nine forms of bail in New York. The two forms of bail that judges in New York select most often are “cash bail” and “insurance company bond.”
Testimony at Committee on Criminal Justice Hearing
Thank you, Chair Sandy Nurse, for holding today’s Committee on Criminal Justice. My name is Yonah Zeitz and I am the New York Advocacy Director at
Yonah
April 16, 2025
