Burglary in Monroe County
1,342 cases · Monroe County Courts · DCJS Data
Burglary cases in Monroe County result in conviction in about 77 of every 100 prosecutions, a rate significantly higher than the statewide average conviction rate. The county's dismissal rate of 21 percent exceeds the statewide average by 7.3 percentage points, suggesting prosecutors and judges in Monroe County handle burglary charges with more skepticism than the state overall. This pattern has strengthened over time—dismissals increased from 16.5 percent in 2019 to 22.5 percent in 2024, indicating a growing trend toward case rejection or abandonment in this county.
Nearly three-quarters of burglary charges get reduced to lesser offenses, predominantly to Petit Larceny in 53 percent of reductions. Among defendants who go to trial and lose, outcomes split between jail time (26.5 percent) and prison sentences (22.6 percent), with smaller shares receiving probation or credit for time served. Pretrial conditions show defendants fairly split between release on their own recognizance (20 percent) and those held on bail, while about one in four defendants remain detained without bail. The median bail amount of $5,000 reflects the moderate risk profile prosecutors assign to burglary in Monroe County.
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: 1,342 public court records, Monroe County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Burglary in Monroe County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Felony | 731 | 16.7% | 82.7% |
| C Felony | 446 | 21.8% | 75.7% |
| B Felony | 157 | 33.8% | 62.0% |
| E Felony | 8 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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 Monroe County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 125 | 16.5% | 80.0% |
| 2020 | 199 | 19.4% | 79.4% |
| 2021 | 172 | 20.7% | 75.2% |
| 2022 | 207 | 17.9% | 81.0% |
| 2023 | 275 | 25.6% | 73.4% |
| 2024 | 364 | 22.5% | 76.3% |
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 Monroe 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 Monroe County.
72.3% of Burglary cases in Monroe 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 Monroe County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 732 | 24.2% | 73.3% |
| White | 384 | 14.9% | 84.4% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 18.9% | 79.9% |
| Asian | 17 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
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. 1,342 cases analyzed for Burglary in Monroe County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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