Endangering Welfare of a Child in Livingston County
37 cases · Livingston County Courts · DCJS Data
Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Livingston County result in conviction 83.3% of the time, substantially higher than the statewide conviction rate of 60%. The dismissal rate here sits at 16.7%, more than 23 percentage points below the statewide average of 40%. This gap suggests prosecutors in Livingston County pursue these cases more aggressively or that cases brought here meet a higher evidentiary threshold before charging. The trend is moving in the direction of fewer dismissals: the dismissal rate dropped from 30% in 2023 to 10% in 2024, indicating prosecutors are increasingly taking these cases to conviction.
Nearly all defendants charged with this offense in Livingston County are released on their own recognizance before trial, with no bail set and no one remanded. However, 76% of cases result in charge reductions rather than conviction on the original charge. When reductions occur, they most commonly drop to Harassment (62.5% of reductions) or Disorderly Conduct (25%). Among those convicted on any charge, 84% receive fines and 12% receive probation, with cases typically resolving in about four months.
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: 37 public court records, Livingston County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Year-Over-Year Trends
How Endangering Welfare of a Child outcomes in Livingston County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| 2024 | 22 | 10.0% | 90.0% |
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 Livingston 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 Livingston County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Endangering Welfare of a Child convictions in Livingston County.
76.0% of Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Livingston County are reduced to lesser charges. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.
Ask a Livingston County attorney — freeOutcomes by Demographics
Case outcome rates by race for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Livingston County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 21.1% | 78.9% |
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. 37 cases analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Livingston County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Next Step
You've seen how Endangering Welfare of a Child cases play out in Livingston County. Want to talk to an attorney who practices here? We'll make the introduction.