Endangering Welfare of a Child in Cayuga County
234 cases · Cayuga County Courts · DCJS Data
In Cayuga County, defendants charged with endangering the welfare of a child face a 68.3% conviction rate, notably higher than the statewide average dismissal rate of 40%, indicating prosecutors secure convictions in this county at rates above the state norm. Over the past six years, dismissals have trended downward from 33.3% to 21.9%, suggesting the county has become less likely to drop these cases. The median case takes 185 days to resolve, and no cases have resulted in acquittals, meaning outcomes predominantly reflect either conviction or dismissal rather than jury verdicts.
Pretrial conditions are lenient in Cayuga County: 88.9% of defendants are released on their own recognizance with no bail, and when bail is set, the median amount is $500. Notably, 57.6% of charged cases are reduced to lesser offenses, with nearly 60% of those reductions becoming harassment charges. Among defendants convicted without reduction, sentences tend toward probation and jail time roughly equally at 13.2% each, with incarceration in state prison occurring in less than 1% of convictions.
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: 234 public court records, Cayuga County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Endangering Welfare of a Child outcomes in Cayuga County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 2020 | 43 | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| 2021 | 27 | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| 2022 | 46 | 31.1% | 68.9% |
| 2023 | 48 | 22.7% | 77.3% |
| 2024 | 33 | 21.9% | 78.1% |
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 Endangering Welfare of a Child in Cayuga 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
in Cayuga County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Endangering Welfare of a Child convictions in Cayuga County.
57.6% of Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Cayuga 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 Endangering Welfare of a Child in Cayuga County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 32.1% | 67.9% |
| Black | 57 | 29.6% | 70.4% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
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. 234 cases analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Cayuga County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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