Endangering Welfare of a Child in Chemung County
168 cases · Chemung County Courts · DCJS Data
In Chemung County, defendants charged with endangering welfare of a child face conviction in nearly 7 out of 10 cases, with a 68.6% conviction rate that outpaces the statewide average. The county's 30.2% dismissal rate runs about 10 percentage points below the statewide average of 40%, suggesting this charge receives stricter handling locally. Over the past six years, dismissals have trended downward, declining from 25% to 23.9%, indicating tighter prosecution rather than more lenient outcomes. No acquittals were recorded, meaning cases that don't end in conviction are resolved through dismissal.
Most defendants are released before trial—86.3% on their own recognizance with no bail required—but the pathway to case resolution heavily favors charge reduction. Three-quarters of cases are reduced to lesser charges, predominantly to Harassment (45.3% of reductions) or Disorderly Conduct (40.6%). Among those convicted on the original charge, financial penalties dominate sentencing, with 69.7% receiving fines. Jail time is rare at 4.6%, while probation affects 10.1% of those convicted. The median time from charge to disposition is 112 days.
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: 168 public court records, Chemung County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Endangering Welfare of a Child outcomes in Chemung County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| 2020 | 16 | 31.2% | 68.8% |
| 2021 | 26 | 34.6% | 61.5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| 2023 | 42 | 34.2% | 63.2% |
| 2024 | 49 | 23.9% | 76.1% |
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 Chemung 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 Chemung County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Endangering Welfare of a Child convictions in Chemung County.
75.2% of Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Chemung 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 Chemung County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 33.3% | 65.5% |
| Black | 69 | 30.3% | 68.2% |
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. 168 cases analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Chemung County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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