Burglary in Genesee County
181 cases · Genesee County Courts · DCJS Data
Burglary convictions in Genesee County occur at a substantially higher rate than the state average. With a 91.4% conviction rate and only 7.9% of cases dismissed—nearly 6 percentage points below the statewide average of 13.6%—burglary charges in this county move toward conviction more consistently than elsewhere in the state. Among 181 cases, no defendants were acquitted at trial, suggesting that cases reaching verdict typically result in conviction. The median time to resolution is about nine months, a standard timeline for felony processing.
Nearly half of burglary charges—47.5%—are reduced to lesser offenses, most commonly Criminal Contempt. When convictions do occur, prison sentences dominate the outcome, affecting 53.2% of convicted defendants, while jail time accounts for 19.4% and probation for 18%. Pretrial conditions are restrictive: only 15.3% of defendants secure release without bail, while 30.6% are remanded without bail and 34.7% face bail set around $5,000. Notably, dismissal rates have been increasing since 2019, rising from 15.8% to 17.6%, suggesting a gradual shift in how burglary cases are resolved locally.
Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Avg duration measures arraignment to final disposition. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026
Case Outcomes
Source: 181 public court records, Genesee County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Burglary in Genesee County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Felony | 98 | 9.1% | 90.9% |
| D Felony | 67 | 5.7% | 92.5% |
| B Felony | 13 | 9.1% | 90.9% |
Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Burglary outcomes in Genesee County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 32 | 15.8% | 84.2% |
| 2020 | 29 | 3.8% | 96.2% |
| 2021 | 37 | 11.8% | 88.2% |
| 2022 | 37 | 2.9% | 94.3% |
| 2023 | 26 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 20 | 17.6% | 82.4% |
Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Case volumes may vary as more recent cases may still be pending disposition.
Pretrial Release
How defendants charged with Burglary in Genesee County are handled at arraignment.
Pretrial release data reflects arraignment outcomes under New York's bail reform laws. ROR = Released on Own Recognizance. Bail Set = cash bail or bond required. Remanded = held without bail.
Charge Reductions
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Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Burglary convictions in Genesee County.
47.5% of Burglary cases in Genesee County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
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Case outcome rates by race for Burglary in Genesee County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 8.0% | 92.0% |
| Black | 63 | 9.1% | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Disparities in case outcomes reflect well-documented systemic factors including policing patterns, socioeconomic inequality, and structural bias in the criminal justice system. These statistics should not be used to draw conclusions about any individual or group. Data sourced from DCJS Pretrial Release Data.
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.
Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 181 cases analyzed for Burglary in Genesee County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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