Escape / Bail Jumping in Chautauqua County
288 cases · Chautauqua County Courts · DCJS Data
Escape and bail jumping cases in Chautauqua County result in conviction 79.4 percent of the time, slightly above the statewide conviction rate. The county's dismissal rate of 20.6 percent trails the statewide average by 2.4 percentage points, indicating prosecutors here pursue these charges more aggressively. The trend has moved against defendants over the past five years: dismissals dropped from 28.9 percent in 2019 to 15.6 percent in 2024, suggesting the county has tightened its approach to these cases. No acquittals occurred in the dataset, meaning convictions came through guilty pleas or bench trials rather than jury verdicts.
More than half of escape charges get reduced before final disposition, with disorderly conduct as the primary reduction target in about two-thirds of those cases. Defendants released pretrial have mixed outcomes: 43.1 percent received release on their own recognizance, while 24.6 percent had bail set. Among those convicted, jail sentences dominate at 18.8 percent of outcomes, followed by time served at 13.3 percent. Only 1.7 percent received prison sentences, and fines appeared in 8.3 percent of convictions. Cases typically resolve within five 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: 288 public court records, Chautauqua County Courts — NewYorkCourtFile.com
Outcomes by Charge Class
How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Escape / Bail Jumping in Chautauqua County.
| Charge Class | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Misdemeanor | 270 | 19.2% | 80.8% |
| D Felony | 14 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
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 Chautauqua County have changed over time.
| Year | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 49 | 28.9% | 71.1% |
| 2020 | 41 | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| 2021 | 41 | 11.4% | 88.6% |
| 2022 | 38 | 15.2% | 84.8% |
| 2023 | 61 | 13.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 58 | 15.6% | 84.4% |
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 Escape / Bail Jumping in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County are reduced
Sentencing When Convicted
Breakdown of sentencing outcomes for Escape / Bail Jumping convictions in Chautauqua County.
57.5% of Escape / Bail Jumping cases in Chautauqua 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 Escape / Bail Jumping in Chautauqua County. These statistics reflect systemic patterns and structural factors in the criminal justice system, not individual behavior.
| Race | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 21.3% | 78.7% |
| Black | 55 | 17.0% | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 17.9% | 82.1% |
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. 288 cases analyzed for Escape / Bail Jumping in Chautauqua County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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