How long does a Endangering Welfare of a Child case take in Steuben County?

The average case takes 3.8 months from arraignment to disposition. Duration depends on factors specific to each case including whether bail is set and plea negotiations.

How do outcomes vary by charge class for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County?

Charge class breakdown data is limited for this combination.

Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County, NY — 26.5% Dismissed

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County?

The dismissal rate is 26.5%, based on 183 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

In Steuben County, endangering welfare of a child cases result in conviction in roughly 70 percent of cases, notably higher than the statewide conviction rate. The county's dismissal rate of 26.5 percent falls 13.5 percentage points below the state average, suggesting prosecutors here pursue these charges more aggressively or that judges set a higher bar for dismissal. Over the past six years, dismissals have trended downward, dropping from 21.4 percent in 2019 to 18.9 percent in 2024. The median time from charge to resolution is 115 days, placing cases on a relatively standard timeline.

Most defendants secure pretrial release: 81.6 percent are released on their own recognizance without bail, while fewer than 5 percent face remand or significant bail amounts. When convictions occur, financial penalties dominate sentencing—nearly 46 percent of convicted defendants receive fines. Jail and probation sentences each occur in roughly 7 percent of cases, while incarceration in prison is rare at under 1 percent. Notably, 71.6 percent of these charges are reduced before trial, primarily to disorderly conduct, suggesting the original charge is downgraded substantially in the majority of cases that don't proceed as filed.

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

26.5%

Dismissal Rate

69.9%

Conviction Rate

3.8 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

26.5%

69.9%

Dismissed 26.5% Convicted 69.9% Acquitted 0.6% YO Adjudication 3.0%

Source: 183 public court records, Steuben County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Endangering Welfare of a Child outcomes in Steuben County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	16	21.4%	71.4%
2020	15	25.0%	66.7%
2021	13	18.2%	72.7%
2022	25	30.4%	65.2%
2023	53	37.3%	62.7%
2024	59	18.9%	77.4%

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 Steuben County are handled at arraignment.

81.6%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

3.4%

Bail Set

1.1%

Remanded

$1,000

Median Bail Amount

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

71.6% of Endangering Welfare of a Child cases
in Steuben County are reduced

Defendants were convicted on a lesser charge than their original arrest charge.

Most common reductions

Endangering Welfare of a Child Disorderly Conduct

44 cases (58.7%)

Endangering Welfare of a Child Harassment

16 cases (21.3%)

Endangering Welfare of a Child Criminal Contempt

7 cases (9.3%)

Endangering Welfare of a Child Other

6 cases (8.0%)

Endangering Welfare of a Child Drug Possession

2 cases (2.7%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Endangering Welfare of a Child convictions in Steuben County.

6.9%

Jail

6.9%

Probation

0.9%

State Prison

45.7%

Fine Only

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
White	161	25.0%	70.9%
Black	12	41.7%	58.3%

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.

Based on 183 cases in Steuben County, 26.5% are dismissed, 69.9% result in conviction, and 0.6% end in acquittal. The average case takes 3.8 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County is 26.5%, based on 183 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Endangering Welfare of a Child case in Steuben County takes 3.8 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

81.6% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 3.4% have bail set, and 1.1% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1,000. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County is 69.9%, based on 183 cases from public court records. This includes both guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

71.6% of Endangering Welfare of a Child cases in Steuben County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Steuben County has a 26.5% dismissal rate for Endangering Welfare of a Child cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Endangering Welfare of a Child overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County, 6.9% receive a jail sentence, 6.9% receive probation, and 0.9% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 183 cases analyzed for Endangering Welfare of a Child in Steuben County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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