How long does a Escape / Bail Jumping case take in Bronx County?

The average case takes 6.0 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 Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County?

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 77.6% dismissal rate (1490 cases). D Felony: 32.5% dismissal rate (234 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns.

Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County, NY — 71.9% Dismissed

Q: What are the case outcomes for Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County?

Based on 1805 cases in Bronx County, 71.9% are dismissed, 27.7% result in conviction, and 0.1% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

Q: What is the dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County?

The dismissal rate is 71.9%, based on 1805 cases from public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice.

Q: How often are Escape / Bail Jumping charges reduced in Bronx County?

80.6% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Escape and bail jumping charges in Bronx County are dismissed at a starkly higher rate than the statewide average. With a 71.9 percent dismissal rate compared to 23 percent statewide, Bronx County dismisses these cases nearly 49 percentage points more often. Over the past six years, this dismissal trend has accelerated sharply—from 56.7 percent in 2019 to 85.5 percent in 2024. The conviction rate sits at 27.7 percent, and cases resolve in a median of 180 days. This pattern suggests prosecutors and courts in Bronx County treat escape and bail jumping charges more leniently than other parts of the state.

When cases do result in conviction, most defendants receive jail sentences rather than prison time. Just 2.8 percent of convicted defendants serve prison sentences, while 10.7 percent receive only time already served and 8.7 percent receive jail. Notably, 80.6 percent of escape and bail jumping charges are reduced to lesser offenses before disposition, predominantly to disorderly conduct (89.2 percent of all reductions). At the pretrial stage, nearly half of defendants secure release on their own recognizance, and when bail is set, the median amount is just one dollar. This data reflects a system that frequently downgrades these charges and rarely imp

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

71.9%

Dismissal Rate

27.7%

Conviction Rate

6.0 months

Avg Duration

Case Outcomes

71.9%

27.7%

Dismissed 71.9% Convicted 27.7% Acquitted 0.1%

Source: 1,805 public court records, Bronx County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County.

Charge Class	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor	1,490	77.6%	22.2%
D Felony	234	32.5%	65.8%
B Misdemeanor	69	83.8%	16.2%
E Felony	12	63.6%	36.4%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest (e.g., A Felony is the most serious, B Misdemeanor the least). Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities, plea bargaining patterns, and case complexity. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Escape / Bail Jumping outcomes in Bronx County have changed over time.

Year	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
2019	464	56.7%	42.6%
2020	141	80.1%	19.9%
2021	103	71.6%	27.5%
2022	262	65.2%	34.8%
2023	368	76.0%	23.7%
2024	464	85.5%	14.3%

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 Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County are handled at arraignment.

48.0%

Released on Recognizance (ROR)

12.4%

Bail Set

0.3%

Remanded

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

80.6% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases
in Bronx County are reduced

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

Most common reductions

Escape / Bail Jumping Disorderly Conduct

331 cases (86.9%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Traffic Offense

27 cases (7.1%)

Escape / Bail Jumping DWI / DUI

13 cases (3.4%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Drug Possession

6 cases (1.6%)

Escape / Bail Jumping Petit Larceny

4 cases (1.0%)

Sentencing When Convicted

Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Escape / Bail Jumping convictions in Bronx County.

8.7%

Jail

1.4%

Probation

2.8%

State Prison

6.9%

Fine Only

10.7%

Time Served

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Outcomes by Demographics

Case outcome rates by race for Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.

Race	Cases	Dismissal Rate	Conviction Rate
Black	1,126	71.1%	28.6%
Hispanic	609	74.4%	25.3%
White	44	56.8%	43.2%
Asian	15	73.3%	26.7%

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 1,805 cases in Bronx County, 71.9% are dismissed, 27.7% result in conviction, and 0.1% end in acquittal. The average case takes 6.0 months from arraignment to resolution. Outcomes vary based on the specifics of each case.

The dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County is 71.9%, based on 1,805 cases from public court records. This includes cases dismissed by the court and dismissals in the interest of justice.

The average Escape / Bail Jumping case in Bronx County takes 6.0 months. Duration depends on factors like whether the case goes to trial, plea negotiations, and court scheduling.

48.0% of defendants are released on their own recognizance (ROR), 12.4% have bail set, and 0.3% are remanded without bail. The median bail amount when set is $1. Pretrial release decisions are governed by New York's bail reform laws.

The conviction rate for Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County is 27.7%, based on 1,805 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.

80.6% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in Bronx County result in conviction on a lesser charge. The most common reduction is to Disorderly Conduct.

Bronx County has a 71.9% dismissal rate for Escape / Bail Jumping cases. Outcomes can vary significantly across New York counties. View our Escape / Bail Jumping overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all counties.

For those convicted of Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County, 8.7% receive a jail sentence, 1.4% receive probation, and 2.8% are sentenced to state prison. Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 77.6% dismissal rate, 22.2% conviction rate (1,490 cases). D Felony: 32.5% dismissal rate, 65.8% conviction rate (234 cases). B Misdemeanor: 83.8% dismissal rate, 16.2% conviction rate (69 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 1,805 cases analyzed for Escape / Bail Jumping in Bronx County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com