A New York Affidavit For Assigning Bail is a form that is filled out in order to assign a bail bond to a defendant who is incarcerated in a New York State correctional facility. The affidavit is used by the court to determine the amount of bail that is necessary for the defendant to be released from jail. The affidavit also provides information to the court regarding the financial responsibility and reliability of the person who is serving as the guarantor of the defendant's bail. There are two types of New York Affidavit For Assigning Bail: the New York Affidavit for Assigning Cash Bail and the New York Affidavit for Assigning Bail Bond.