Endangering Welfare of a Child in Genesee County
123 cases · Genesee County Courts · DCJS Data
In Genesee County, endangering welfare of a child charges result in conviction 89 percent of the time—dramatically higher than the statewide conviction rate of 60 percent (derived from the 40 percent statewide dismissal rate). Only 11 percent of cases are dismissed locally, compared to 40 percent statewide, indicating prosecutors in this county pursue these charges aggressively and judges rarely throw them out before trial. However, dismissals have trended upward from zero percent in 2019 to 20 percent in 2024, suggesting the local approach may be shifting. Cases take about six months to resolve.
Most defendants are released before trial on their own recognizance without posting bail. When charges do proceed to conviction, roughly one-quarter receive fines, while jail sentences occur in 13 percent of cases and probation in 11 percent. The most significant finding is that 74 percent of endangering welfare charges are reduced to lesser offenses, predominantly disorderly conduct. This high reduction rate suggests prosecutors and judges may view many filed charges as overstated, even though the ultimate conviction rate remains substantially above the state average.
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: 123 public court records, Genesee County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Endangering Welfare of a Child outcomes in Genesee County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2020 | 26 | 13.6% | 86.4% |
| 2021 | 19 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| 2023 | 30 | 14.3% | 85.7% |
| 2024 | 23 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
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 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 Endangering Welfare of a Child convictions in Genesee County.
74.2% of Endangering Welfare of a Child 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 Endangering Welfare of a Child 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 | 85 | 13.3% | 86.7% |
| Black | 34 | 6.7% | 93.3% |
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. 123 cases analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Genesee County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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