PSSB Affordability Calculator

This calculator helps New York judges ensure that the upfront payment for a Partially Secured Surety Bond (PSSB) is lower than for cash bail and commercial bonds, as required by the legislature in the 2020 bail reform law.

Enter the PSSB, cash, and bond amounts. The calculator instantly compares the upfront payments to show whether the PSSB meets its intended role as the most affordable option.

PSSB Amount ($) PSSB Deposit %

Cash Bail Amount ($)

Commercial Bond Amount ($)

Upfront Payment Comparison

Option	Upfront Payment

For more information and analysis, see Scrutinize’s Setting Bail to Fail report.