Endangering Welfare of a Child in Fulton County
165 cases · Fulton County Courts · DCJS Data
Endangering Welfare of a Child charges in Fulton County result in conviction 87.2 percent of the time, far exceeding the statewide dismissal rate of 40 percent. Only 10.9 percent of these cases are dismissed locally compared to 40 percent statewide, a 29-point gap that indicates prosecutors pursue these charges aggressively in Fulton County and courts convict at rates well above typical. The trend is moving in the prosecution's direction—dismissal rates have declined from 8.8 percent to 7.4 percent between 2019 and 2024. No defendants were acquitted in the 165 cases analyzed, suggesting convictions occur through plea rather than trial.
Most defendants secure pretrial release through recognizance without bail (75.6 percent), with median bail set at $500 when required. Notably, 61 percent of charges are reduced before final disposition, typically to Harassment (50 percent of reductions) or Disorderly Conduct (42.6 percent). When convicted, fines are the dominant outcome at 55.9 percent of sentences, while jail time is imposed in only 9.6 percent of cases. The median timeline to resolution is 78.5 days, enabling relatively quick case closure.
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: 165 public court records, Fulton County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Endangering Welfare of a Child outcomes in Fulton County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 | 8.8% | 85.3% |
| 2020 | 31 | 3.7% | 96.3% |
| 2021 | 17 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11.1% | 88.9% |
| 2023 | 36 | 27.3% | 72.7% |
| 2024 | 28 | 7.4% | 88.9% |
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 Fulton 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 Fulton County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Endangering Welfare of a Child convictions in Fulton County.
61.0% of Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Fulton 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 Fulton County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 12.3% | 86.2% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7.1% | 92.9% |
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. 165 cases analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Fulton County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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